Year: 2023

What is arterial hypertension? Arterial hypertension is a disease characterised by high blood pressure. It is very common not only in Lithuania but also worldwide. This heart disease is diagnosed when systolic blood pressure is greater than 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure is greater than 90 mm Hg. The heart does not always send a clear [...]

Please note that from 1 May 2023, the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programme will be open to men and women aged 40-60 years (inclusive). The frequency of participation in the programme will depend on the patient's assessed risk of cardiovascular disease. Please note that participation in the cardiovascular prevention programme is free of charge for patients covered by compulsory health insurance. Please contact your family [...]

Despite rapid medical advances, hepatitis C remains one of the most uncontrolled infectious diseases. According to the World Health Organisation, between 3 and 4 million new cases of hepatitis C are diagnosed each year. Timely anti-HCV testing can prevent or at least reduce the number of such cases. The test is free of charge for patients covered by health insurance: the Anti-HCV [...]