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A doctor’s experience with stroke care in Armenia

During my recent visit to Yerevan, my primary objective was to deepen my insights into the country’s healthcare system, specifically focusing on the management of stroke. The journey provided me with a unique opportunity to actively participate in the ongoing efforts and initiatives related to stroke care in Armenia, along with exploring other aspects of endovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology services. The experience improved my understanding of the tireless efforts within

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Dr. Vartan Balian

Dr. Vartan Jacques Balian is a neuroradiologist in the U.K. Dr. Balian qualified from the University of Liverpool Medical School in 2014 and completed specialty and fellowship training in radiology and neuroradiology in England, obtaining the European Diploma in Neuroradiology in 2023. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at multiple international and national conferences and has held multiple leadership roles, including currently the inter-society lead for The World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies.

8 Comments

  1. Vartan
    It is commendable that you undertook that journey to Armenia primarily to deepen your insights into the country’s healthcare system, although you had your medical specialty in mind
    Your assessment that your journey gave you “a deep appreciation for the hard work and compassion that define the medical community in Armenia”, speak as much of you as it does to the medical care in Armenia. Surely, there is no perfect medical care anywhere under the sun, including Armenia, but there those who strive perfecting it, such as you.
    Well done.

  2. Armenia faces serious health challenges, with many adults living with high blood pressure and obesity. It’s crucial that the healthcare system is equipped to manage these conditions and prevent strokes. Great work on bringing attention to this issue!

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