Assoc. Prof. Iana Simova in an interwiew with NOVA TV: We are in a war

We are in a war. We have to use everything that is efficient and safe. Wearing masks, physical distancing, protection with hydroxychloroquine, which stops the virus from entering the cells, and then the vaccines. If we can combine physics, chemistry and biology, it would help many people”, explained Assoc. Prof. Simova

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Prof. Danov: I use HCQ as prophylaxis until vaccination. But even after that, I will continue with double prophylaxis until the final disappearance of the pandemic

Even after being vaccinated, I will continue using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as prophylaxis in different doses according to the viral load I am facing, said Prof. Vladimir Danov. Life should go on, we live in dynamic times, people should be treated and stay active… As doctors, this is our main responsibility!

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BCI’s clinical experience with HCQ received international recognition

The clinical experience of the Bulgarian Cardiac Institute for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) received international recognition. New Microbes and New Infections is a leading scientific journal publishing influential medical achievements in infectious diseases.

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Assoc. prof. Yana Simova: COVID can cause cardiovascular problems

At the end of September, the European Society of Cardiology issued a scientific publication stating that the administration of HCQ is safe for a short-term treatment for patients with COVID-19 infection, regardless of the clinical setting of delivery, causing only modest prolongation and no directly attributable arrhythmic deaths, which fully confirms BCI’s results.

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Contemporary challenges in ALIF

Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Haritonov, Head of the Clinic of Neurosurgery at Heart and Brain Center Pleven was specially invited to be a lecturer in the virtual seminar for surgeons
held on November 4. The seminar was dedicated to the treatment of degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion) and the latest technological practices.
Specific cases were presented and various techniques were discussed. Numerous questions and comments from the participants showed a high interest in the event

Dr Kornovski from Heart and Brain was named “Doctor of Burgas”

Cardiac surgeon Dr. Vladimir Kornovski was maned “Doctor of Burgas” for 2020 during the first edition of the medical awards in the seaside town. Dr. Kornovski won the individual award for his medical professionalism and high morale.

The full article with video and pictures is available here in Bulgarian.

Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine – Bulgarian Cardiac Institute’s experience

HCQ can provide protection against the new coronavirus infection, as well as help to successfully cure an existing COVID-19 infection, if administered immediately after a positive PCR test, at the therapeutic dose.

The famous Prof. Didier Rault, Director of the Institute of Infectious Diseases in Marseille, was also made aware of BCI’s results and described the study as very encouraging. Thedata from the unique Bulgarian study will be included in an internationally referenced scientific journal.

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