The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- 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)
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of cerebral peripheral vessels
- duplex peripheral arteries
- CT/ MRI-angiography of carotid artery
- preoperative care
- percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
of carotid artery with stenting - blood transfusions (if needed)
- 1-day intensive care unit stay
- 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 of the external carotid artery (if available)
- MR/CT-angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau offers a wide range of imaging examinations, and also specializes in imaging-guided interventional procedures. The Chief Physician of the department is PD Dr. med. Achim Kaim.
The department has cutting-edge systems for radiography, mammography, sonography, computer and magnetic resonance imaging. The department also has 24-hour emergency service. At the center of all the efforts of a competent team of doctors is high-quality medical care focused on the patient’s high satisfaction. The medical team strictly adheres to radiation protection standards, so the examinations do not harm the health of patients.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostic radiology
- Classic radiography
- Lungs
- Skeletal system
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Genitourinary tract
- Mammography for the diagnostics of breast pathologies
- Ultrasound examinations
- Abdominal organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen)
- Pelvic organs
- Thyroid gland
- Salivary glands
- Lymph nodes in the neck
- Breast
- Muscles and tendons
- Computed tomography
- Musculoskeletal system, including skeletal system
- Spine
- Brain and skull base
- Gastrointestinal tract
- ENT organs
- Vascular system
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Brain and spine
- Temporomandibular joint
- Musculoskeletal system
- Abdominal organs
- Prostate and female reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, etc.)
- Vascular system
- Breast
- Angiography (examination of the carotid arteries, cerebral vessels, peripheral and coronary arteries)
- Classic radiography
- Interventional radiology
- Imaging-guided puncture, biopsy and drainage
- Imaging-guided catheter placement
- Imaging-guided vascular dilation and stent implantation
- Other diagnostic and treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2015 Attending Physician in the Department of Radiology, Hirslanden Clinic Birshof.
- Since 2002 Chief Physician of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- 2002 Anniversary Prize of the Swiss Society of Radiology (SGR).
- 2002 Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel.
- 2000 - 2002 Senior Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1995 - 2000 Senior Physician, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Basel.
- 1991 - 1995 Assistant Physician, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel.
- 1990 - 1991 Department of Surgery, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
- 1989 - 1990 Department of Pathology, University Hospital Ulm.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2007 Specialization in Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 2002 Habilitation at the University of Basel.
- 1996 Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
- 1993 - 1995 Examination of the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) in Diagnostic Radiology.
- 1990 Doctoral thesis defense, University of Tuebingen.
- 1983 - 1989 Study of Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tuebingen. Internships in Strasbourg (France), St. Louis (USA) and Lausanne (Switzerland).
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Radiology (SRG).
- German Radiological Society (DRG).
- Swiss Society of Neuroradiology (SGNR).
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Medical Association of the Canton of Aargau.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland.
The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include cardiology, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, urology, oncology, neurosurgery, spinal surgery and orthopedics. The Department of Obstetrics annually delivers more than 700 babies. The high professionalism of the clinic’s medical staff, as well as the excellent technical base, make it possible to successfully cure not only common pathologies, but also very complex clinical cases.
All efforts of doctors and nursing staff of the clinic are focused on meeting the needs of patients and best possible restoration of their health. The work with patients is based on an individual approach to each clinical situation. The clinic has 155 beds for inpatient treatment. The surgical treatment is provided in 7 operating rooms with all the necessary surgical instruments, computer monitoring systems, navigation devices, robot-assisted systems for sparing laparoscopic operations.
Since 2010, the clinic introduced a unified quality management system, which includes all clinics in the Hirslanden Network. The clinical performance indicators and patient reviews are provided in the annual reports available to all those who want to see them. At the moment, the clinic rating is 8.9 out of 10 possible points – based on patient reviews. The clinic is also the first and only health facility in the canton of Aargau, which medical services were certified in accordance with the new ISO 2016 standards.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau live in cozy rooms equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay in the hospital. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with lockers for storing personal belongings, a hairdryer, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV and a radio. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi access. If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort patient rooms, which are additionally equipped with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hospital accommodation
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel at the clinic.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.