As a result of the activity of the laboratory, the number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases decreased by 150 people per year.
The group Struggle for Everyday Life celebrated three years in Mytilini. The reason for his hemodynamic lab Mytilini Hospital In addition to saving the lives of dozens of islanders during its three-year operation, it freed many from the hardships of traveling to Athens.
“Today, after three years of operation of the hemodynamic laboratory, we are pleased to present particularly impressive results of successfully completed operations. They all have zero mortality,” Giorgos Kambouris, president of the Mytilini hospital, told APE-MBE.
According to these data, a total of 908 coronary angiograms, 210 angioplasty operations, four pericardiocentesis, 15 primary angioplasty and 30 angioplasty operations were performed during the three years. However, the result of the laboratory’s activity is a reduction of 150 deaths per year from cardiovascular diseases!
“From an analysis of the data, Mr. Kambouris notes that in the lab’s third year of operation, the number of islanders undergoing coronary screening increased by 15% compared to its second year of operation.”
However, one more element is also very interesting. In the third year of operation of the hemodynamic laboratory, proof of the scientific superiority of the services provided and the trust that has been established among the islanders is the almost 100% increase in the number of angioplasty operations performed!
“Our effort, says Mr. Kambouris, continues with the constant struggle of all employees who serve the highest welfare of health, always with respect and love for people, and thus we create better conditions for the provision of health services in our country. nursing facility, the services we all want on our island.”
The team of the hemodynamic laboratory of Mytilini hospital consists of cardiologist Vassilis Kikilas, nurses Irini Mavrotalassitis and Spyros Patsellis and technologists Ignatis Intzirtzis and Giorgos Koudounas. They are led by Navy Vice Captain Anastasios Milkas, a military interventional cardiologist. Under the supervision of Andronikos Panagiotis, Director of the Institution’s Cardiology Clinic, there is excellent collaboration with the Clinic and the Coronary Unit.
“Together, they have created this gem of health for our island,” says the president of Mytilini Hospital, who congratulates everyone “for their high level of professionalism and contribution to the island’s residents and visitors. In addition to reducing suffering and removing the financial burden of moving off Lesvos, the people of our island for their contribution to strengthening the sense of security and safety among
Greetings from the Minister of Health
Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis congratulated the staff of the Hemodynamic Laboratory of Lesvos Cardiology Clinic in a public post on social media.
The minister’s letter reads:
“Three extremely successful years have passed since the establishment of the hemodynamic department of the Cardiology Clinic of Lesvos Island. This team has managed to shine a light on the side of the National Health System that we are all proud of and strive for in a quietly systematic and highly professional manner. The team’s footprint is so strong that it is reflected in the reduction in observed deaths of 150 residents per year, the reduction in air traffic and patient suffering is remarkable! We respond to ongoing criticism of the degradation of our critical islands’ health infrastructure, with projects and support for doctors and nurses who tirelessly and out of the public spotlight and support public health services for their citizens. Congratulations!”.