August 23 will offer free phone consultations on issues of cardiovascular diseases

Specialists of the Federal scientific-clinical center FMBA of Russia jointly with OOO "Laboratoriya Gemotest" organized a free phone consultation on issues of cardiovascular diseases, available to all residents of the Russian Federation

Large-scale campaign that will allow everyone to get a free phone consultation of an experienced physician, will be held in Russia on 23 August 2018. Questions can be asked by phone 8-800-550-13-13 from 9:00 to 18:00 Moscow time.

Heart disease and blood vessels are the most common cause of mortality among Russians, but most of them can be cured through timely diagnosis of the disease.

"About 80% of premature deaths from heart attacks and strokes are preventable by reducing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption", − said the head of the Cardiology center, Federal scientific clinical center of FMBA of Russia, MD, Professor David Dundua. — People suffering from CVD or are at risk need early detection of diseases of the heart and blood vessels and regular preventive examination and treatment. And the first thing we can do is provide the opportunity to receive professional consultation of the cardiologist".

"23 Aug, anyone can call the Federal number "of the Laboratory Gemotest" where will operate a hot line and ask your question. To answer questions about heart disease and blood vessels will be physicians experienced in the contact center, says the medical Director of the "Laboratory Gemotest" Tatiana Peskova. We believe that such "hot line" will allow to increase the level of knowledge about this issue. To call and get advice on their particular issue can anyone from Russia absolutely free.