Department “ Neurology”

The Department of Neurology at MBAL Varna provides highly specialized diagnostic, consultative, and therapeutic care for the full spectrum of central and peripheral nervous system disorders. The department integrates established clinical protocols, an academic approach, and modern technological standards to ensure precise diagnosis and individualized patient management.

Core Areas of Expertise:

• Cerebrovascular Diseases (Brain Strokes): Emergency diagnosis, staging, and advanced management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, alongside primary and secondary stroke prevention.

• Epilepsy and Paroxysmal Conditions: Precise evaluation, classification, and optimization of antiepileptic drug therapy. The unit utilizes state-of-the-art electroencephalography (EEG) to assess the functional bioelectric activity of the brain.

• Inflammatory and Demyelinating Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis): Comprehensive diagnostic workup, monitoring of disease activity, and administration of modern disease-modifying therapies.

• Neurodegenerative Disorders and Dementias: Diagnostics and long-term management of Parkinson's disease, cognitive impairments, dementia syndromes (including Alzheimer's disease), and other extrapyramidal disorders.

• Peripheral Nervous System Diseases: Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of mono- and polyneuropathies (diabetic, toxic, inflammatory, and degenerative), radiculopathies, and plexopathies.

• Headache and Dizziness: Specialized assessment and management of primary and secondary headaches (migraine, tension-type headache) and central or peripheral vestibular disorders.

Functional and High-Tech Diagnostics:

The department is equipped with advanced electrophysiological equipment (EEG) and collaborates closely with the imaging department (computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) to ensure rapid, precise etiologic and localization diagnoses.

Mission and Principles:

• Comprehensive Care: A complete pathway encompassing diagnosis, acute treatment, and early neurological rehabilitation.

• Multidisciplinary Approach: Close collaboration with cardiologists, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons, radiologists, and physical therapists.

• High Standards of Care: Strict adherence to European neurological guidelines and evidence-based clinical practices.