The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- Lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- TSH
- doppler/ duplex receptacles of lower extremities
- angio-MRI from aorta and of lower extremities
- duplex peripheral arteries
- preoperative care
- shunting with subsequent thrombectomy of iliac artery
- blood transfusions (if needed)
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Doppler ultrasound/duplex scanning (if available)
- Angiogram (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Vascular Surgery at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch offers the full range of diagnostics and surgical treatment of vascular diseases. The key to successful clinical practice of the medical facility is the availability of state-of-the-art surgical techniques and the vast experience of doctors. The vascular pathologies are treated using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The department's competence also includes emergency medical care (around the clock). The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Meyer.
Each patient in the department is provided with customized medical care of the highest standard. The department is part of the Berlin-Buch Vascular Center, within which it closely cooperates with specialists in the field of angiology, diabetology, cardiology, nephrology, radiology and neuroradiology. Thus, the department can provide the comprehensive treatment, taking into account all the specificities of each clinical case.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostic services
- Examinations of the arterial and venous vascular system using dopplerography and duplex sonography
- Color Doppler ultrasonography to determine blood flow velocity
- Invasive diagnostics for the accurate contrast-enhanced vascular imaging
- Angiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Physiological examination of blood coagulation
- Treatment of vascular patency
- Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, aneurysms of the vessels of the upper and lower limbs
- Vascular prosthetics
- Endovascular interventions using catheter techniques for the treatment of aneurysms
- Endovascular interventions for vascular dilatation in case of occlusion (for example, in thrombosis)
- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
- Balloon dilatation and stent implantation
- Drug therapy for blood-clotting disorders to reduce the risk of thrombosis
- Treatment of varicose veins
- Stripping and vein removal
- Plastic interventions to correct the effects of varicose veins
- Conservative treatments (for example, infusion therapy, physiotherapy)
- Vascular bypass surgery
- Carotid interventions
- Surgical treatment of carotid stenosis
- Carotid interventions to reduce stroke risk
- Carotid prosthetics
- Formation of the access for dialysis, chemotherapy and infusion therapy
- Follow-up care
- Intensive care and monitoring after complex surgery
- Individual pain therapy after surgery
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Since July 1, 2022, Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Meyer has been heading the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch. Before that, the specialist worked in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Erlangen. Dr. Meyer is a qualified Vascular Surgeon with an additional qualification in Phlebology and a Member of the European Board of Vascular Surgeons. The specialist's professional activity is focused on the surgical treatment of occlusive diseases of the peripheral arteries and on the bypass surgery of the blood vessels of the lower extremities, as well as on the open and minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms. The doctor also has excellent qualifications in the surgical treatment of carotid stenosis.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch
About hospital
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany!
The hospital is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is an academic hospital of the Charite Medical Complex, which is one of the best in Europe and around the world. To provide its services to patients, the hospital has over 1000 beds, over 60 specialized departments, centers and institutes, including emergency service and a helipad, as well as 23 state-of-the-art operating rooms.
The medical institution presents almost all branches of modern medicine, many of which are certified by professional German societies (for example, certification of the German Cancer Society, German Diabetes Society).
The hospital diagnoses and treats about 52,000 inpatients and more than 144,000 outpatients every year. The medical services and patient care are provided by world-renowned highly competent doctors and qualified nursing staff. To achieve the best treatment results, the doctors of related medical disciplines work closely together and jointly develop optimal treatment regimens.
It is worth noting that the hospital is located in a beautiful green park area. In the immediate vicinity of the hospital one can find Buch Castle, Buch Forest and Barnim Nature Park. All this has a beneficial effect on patients, as they have the opportunity to stroll through beautiful places that inspire and help to gain strength for the successful overcoming of the therapeutic process.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch live in comfortable rooms made in bright colors. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a system for calling nursing staff (this system also serves to use TV, radio, lamps), a bedside table, a locker for storing personal belongings, a TV, a radio. The hospital offers WI-FI.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. Breakfast is served as a buffet with a wide selection of pastries, cereal, sausages and cheese. For lunch, the patients usually have a choice of three menus, including a vegetarian menu. Also, the patient can independently combine a lunch menu from various meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and side dishes. Dinner includes a standard menu and dishes that the patient can choose on his own to his taste.
In addition, the hospital houses a cozy cafe with an excellent assortment of pastries, fresh salads, sandwiches, as well as traditional Berlin dishes. Here you can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee, hot tea or refreshment drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: