The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- cardiological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram
- holter monitoring (24h)
- echocardiography or transesophageal echocardiography
- preoperative care
- cardiac catheterization
- repair of pulmonary valve
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Echocardiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, with the exception of heart transplantation. The department's doctors have special competencies in coronary artery bypass grafting, surgical treatment of heart valve diseases and aortic surgery. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Thierry-Pierre Carrel.
The cardiac surgeons cooperate closely with cardiologists, which allows the patients to receive comprehensive treatment. In addition, the department maintains cooperation with the University Hospital Bern, which ranks among the leading Swiss medical facilities. The therapeutic offer is complemented by postoperative cardiological rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. The experienced team of top-class professionals takes care of the health of patients. They use the very latest technical resources and innovative treatment methods to guarantee the optimal result.
When performing surgical interventions, the doctors use a modified heart-lung machine and minimally invasive surgical techniques, which minimize the risk of complications.
The department’s key clinical activities include:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Heart valve repair, including valve-preserving reconstructive interventions (with appropriate clinical indications, minimally invasive techniques are used)
- Surgical treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Surgical treatment of heart rhythm disturbances (heart arrhythmias)
- Surgical interventions in case of heart failure
- Other surgical options
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- July 2018 Partner Physician at the Hirslanden Clinic Beau-Site.
- Since May 2014, Chief Physician in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- 2008 - 2011 Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospitals in Basel and Bern.
- 2006 - 2008 Interim Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Basel.
- 1999 Head of the Inselspital Bern.
- 1999 Internship in Baltimore, USA.
- 1996 Internship in Helsinki.
- 1994 Internship in Hanover and Paris.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2003 Specialization in Vascular Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1999 Professorship at the University of Bern and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Inselspital Bern.
- 1997 Professorship at the University of Bern.
- 1993 Habilitation in Special Cardiac Surgery, University of Zurich, as well as board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1991 Board certification in General Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1985 Doctorate, University of Bern.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).
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.