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 vessels
- preoperative care
- percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
and stenting of carotid 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
- Ultrasound scan and angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne offers the full range of imaging diagnostics, including classic and digital X-ray, ultrasound scanning, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The specific feature of the department is CT-guided spinal interventions – vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, herniotomy, infiltration with anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. The department is headed by Dr. med. Jannick Rey.
All diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are carried out using progressive medical and technical equipment, under the thorough guidance of highly specialized experts. The diagnostic rooms in the department are equipped with digital X-ray systems Siemens Axiom Luminos and Siemens Ysio, ultrasound systems Toshiba Applio 500, computed scanner Siemens Definition 128 with the possibility of interventions, two MR tomographs with a capacity of 3.0 T Siemens Skyra. All department's specialists have the necessary knowledge and skills for the effective and reliable usage of the medical equipment, and also strictly meet the requirements of radiation protection.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostic radiology
- Classical X-ray examinations, including examinations of the lower limbs, spine, gastrointestinal tract, bone mineral density measurement
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Examinations of the neck, thyroid and salivary glands
- Examinations of abdominal organs
- Examinations of pelvic organs
- Examinations of testis
- Computed tomography
- Examinations of the brain and cerebral arteries
- Examinations of the orbit and temporal bone
- Examinations of the facial bones
- Examinations of the neck and carotid arteries
- Examinations of the spine
- Examination of the thorax
- Examination of the abdominal cavity
- Examinations of genitourinary system
- Examinations of the bones and joints
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Examinations of the brain
- Examinations of the orbit and temporal bone
- Examinations of the ENT organs, carotid arteries
- Examinations of the spine
- Examinations of the abdominal organs
- Examinations of the pelvic organs
- Examinations of the bones and joints
- MR angiography (lower and upper limbs, abdominal organs, etc.)
- Interventional radiology
- Ultrasound and CT-guided puncture, biopsy and drainage
- Injections of platelet-rich plasma
- Procedures of drug infiltration for pain alleviation, including under CT-guidance
- CT-guided vertebroplasty
- CT-guided kyphoplasty
- CT-guided herniotomy
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- March 2013 - February 2016 Chief Physician at the Hôpital Riviera and Hôpital Riviera-Chablais.
- March 2012 - March 2013 Head of the Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Lausanne.
- October 2009 - March 2013 Head of Emergency Service, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Lausanne.
- January 2011 - March 2013 Head of the Section of CT and MRI Diagnostics of the Musculoskeletal System, University Hospital Lausanne.
- October 2010 - January 2011 Head of the Section of Abdominal MRI, University Hospital Lausanne.
- October 2009 - October 2010 Head of the Department for Ultrasound and Imaging Diagnostics of the Female Reproductive System, University Hospital Lausanne.
- January 2008 - April 2008 Physician at the Center for Cardiology, responsible for cardiac imaging diagnostics.
- November 2005 - October 2009 Assistant Physician, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Lausanne.
- February 2003 - October 2004 Assistant Physician, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Lausanne.
- March 2001 - April 2006 Research work, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Lausanne.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2012 Specialization in Neuroradiology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 2010 Specialization in Radiology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 2009 Course at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, USA.
- 2006 Doctoral Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lausanne.
- 2002 Diploma in Medicine, University of Lausanne.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- European Society of Neuroradiology.
- Radiological Society of North America.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfaction ratings and provides medical care in accordance with international medical standards.
The priority focuses of the clinical activities of the medical facility in Lausanne include orthopedics, oncology and ophthalmology. The clinic consists of 14 specialized departments and medical centers, which doctors annually admit more than 3,700 patients. The clinic has 68 beds for inpatient treatment. With appropriate clinical indications, the diagnostics and treatment can be carried out on an outpatient basis.
The clinic has a unified quality management system, which is implemented in all medical centers of the Hirslanden Group. The clinic also provides open annual reports on all important clinical criteria, so the patients can freely get all the information they need. In 2007, the Swiss Medical Association awarded the clinic with ISO 9001: 2000 quality certificate.
The clinic is located in a picturesque place, surrounded by Lake Geneva and the Alps, which has a positive effect on the recovery of patients and helps to maintain an excellent mood during the treatment.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne live in comfortable and cozy rooms. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs, a TV. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a fridge 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.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.