More than five years after his capture, newly released medical records reveal that illegally held Armenian hostage Lyudvig Mkrtchyan is suffering from multiple serious health conditions while imprisoned in Baku.
Mkrtchyan has been held in Azerbaijani captivity since October 20, 2020. The records, released by international attorney Luciana Minassian, show several serious medical findings, including:
• An elevated white blood cell count (WBC) of 14.27. A normal count ranges from 4.0 to 11.0. Elevated levels may indicate a significant infection or inflammatory condition requiring urgent medical attention.
• Serious cardiovascular abnormalities, including left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, and aortic regurgitation.
• Recurrent headaches, dizziness, chest pain, and persistent high blood pressure.
The findings have intensified calls for Azerbaijani authorities to grant Mkrtchyan immediate access to independent medical care and any treatment his condition requires, while renewing calls for the immediate release of Mkrtchyan and all Armenian hostages who continue to be illegally held in Baku.
