The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- urine culture
- blood culture
- ultrasound of the urogenital system
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Kidney US (if available)
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Nephrology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Rheumatology at the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, endocrine and rheumatic diseases. The experienced medical team of the department has the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and thus provides excellent medical care and guarantees optimal treatment results. The department is headed by PD Dr. med. Heike Bruck.
In the field of nephrology, both diagnostics and treatment of all kidney diseases are offered. Of particular interest is the treatment of acute and chronic kidney failure, high blood pressure and lipid metabolism disorders.
Treatment begins with comprehensive diagnostics. Then, depending on the specific clinical situation and patient’s overall health, individual therapy is prescribed. Treatment of acute and chronic kidney failure is based on conservative therapy. After kidney function stabilization, temporary dialysis (blood purification) may be prescribed. As a rule, in the timely treatment, kidney function is completely restored, urination is normalized as well. Treatment of chronic kidney failure is aimed at preventing further impairment of kidney function and preservation of residual kidney function. In most cases, the treatment of this pathology requires renal replacement therapy. In particularly severe cases, kidney transplantation may be necessary.
The department offers the following types of treatment for kidney diseases:
- Dialysis, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration with heparin and citrate anticoagulation
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
- Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD)
- Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD)
- Hemofiltration
- Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration
- Continuous venovenous hemodialysis
- Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration
- Plasmapheresis
- Immunoadsorption
- Apheresis
- Other methods
In the field of endocrinology, there are provided both diagnostics and treatment of hormonal disorders caused by diseases of the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands and gonads. The range of diagnostic services in this area includes blood and urine tests, ultrasound, functional examinations and imaging tests. Many hormonal disorders can be well treated with drugs, but in some cases surgical intervention may still be required.
As the Diabetes Center certified by the German Diabetes Association, the department offers high-quality treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In the treatment of this disease, the control of sugar, lipid levels in the blood and blood pressure plays a crucial role. With the use of various types of insulin, the department provides many forms of insulin therapy. It conducts training of patients, during which they learn all the necessary information about the disease, learn to live with the disease, eat right, measure blood sugar levels, inject insulin, for example, with an insulin pump, etc. The department’s scope of tasks also includes the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome.
The department’s range of services is complemented by the diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune systemic diseases (rheumatology). The specialists of the department have a huge experience in the treatment of such ailments and have at their command all modern therapies. Treatment is provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
Curriculum vitae
- 1993 – 1999 Medical School: University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- 2000 – 2001 Department of Internal Medicine (Head: Prof. Dr. Th. Philipp), Essen Medical School, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- 2001 M.D. degree, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- 2001 – 2002 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Head. Prof. Dr. O.-E. Brodde), Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
- 2002 – 2014 Department of Internal Medicine/ Nephrology and Hypertension (Head: Prof. Dr. Th. Philipp and since 2007, Prof. Dr. A. Kribben), Essen Medical School, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- 2006 German Board Certification/ Medical Specialist for Internal Medicine
- 2007 German Board Certification / Medical Specialist for Nephrology
- Since 2009 Senior Physician, Department of Internal Medicine/ Nephrology (Head: Prof. Dr. A. Kribben), Essen Medical School, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- 2009 Venia legendi (Habilitation) in Internal Medicine (Assistant Professor, University Lecturer), Essen Medical School, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Since 2011, Leading Senior Physician, Department of Internal Medicine/ Nephrology (Head: Prof. Dr. A. Kribben), Essen Medical School, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Since 2014, Medical Director of Kuratorium for Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation e.V. (KfH), Krefeld
- Since 2014, Head of the Department of Nephrology, Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Rheumatology, HELIOS Clinic Krefeld, Academic Teaching Hospital RWTH Aachen
Specialties
- Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury including all forms of renal replacement therapy
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Endocrinology
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Klinikum Krefeld
About hospital
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold of the clinic, you will feel the home-like cozy and modern atmosphere. Perhaps you will even forget that you are in the clinic.
As a maximum care medical center, the clinic covers practically all areas of medicine: cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology and hepatology, nephrology, diabetology and rheumatology, general, abdominal and minimally invasive surgery, dermatology and venereology, angiology, cardiac surgery and other medical fields.
Thanks to a continuous fruitful cooperation with the world’s leading universities, research and medical centers, the clinic provides the highest treatment standards.
The doctors of the clinic take up the treatment of the most severe cases, including serious spinal injuries and diseases related to the disorders of the central nervous system. The nursing staff of the clinic regularly undergoes both advanced and special trainings, which contributes to a high-quality, professional patient care at all stages of treatment.
The clinic adheres to a strict quality management system. Not only the patient care, but also the entire treatment process (including monitoring and patient care after the operation) are subject to the quality certification.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld live in comfortable single and double rooms. Each room has a bathroom with a toilet and shower. The room is furnished with a comfortable bed, bedside table, TV, radio and telephone. Each room has access to the Internet, which can be used at extra charge.
The clinic offers an excellent infrastructure: a beautiful park with playgrounds for children, a cafeteria, a chapel, which regularly hosts church services, a prayer room for Muslims, a beauty salon, a shop with a large selection of magazines, drinks and personal hygiene items, an ATM and a large parking lot.
Meals and Menus
The restaurant of the clinic offers three meals a day. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, it serves a large selection of dishes that will please even spoiled gourmets. Every day, the menu features vegetarian and dietary dishes. It is possible to order any dish without leaving the room. In addition, the clinic has a cafeteria where one can always have a cup of aromatic coffee, hot tea or enjoy an exquisite refreshing drink. Also, the cafeteria menu offers many tasty snacks and dishes.
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