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
- thyroid function test (TSH-basal, fT3, fT4)
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol, triglycerides,
Lip(a), homocysteine) - iron content (ferritin, iron)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- inflammatory parameters (CRP, ESR)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- vascular system assessment
- lung function test (spirometry)
- resting and exercise ECG
- vessel elasticity measurement
- holter monitoring (24h)
- body fat and water examination
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of cerebral vessels
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- coronary bypass surgery (CABG) up to wassels
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- ECG (if available)
- Echocardiography (if available)
- Coronary angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Cardiology at the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with cardiovascular diseases. The priority areas include electrophysiological diagnostics, diagnostics and treatment of heart failure, as well as invasive cardiac procedures. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Tushar Thomas Chatterjee.
The department operates an ultramodern Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, which serves for the accurate diagnostics of the state of the cardiovascular system and provision of medical care, including interventional procedures. The doctors provide medical services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The health of patients is in the safe hands of competent cardiologists, who have many years of successful experience.
The department’s key areas of specialization include the following diagnostic and therapeutic options:
- Diagnostics
- Electrocardiography
- Exercise electrocardiography
- Bicycle ergometry
- Treadmill test
- 24-hour Holter monitoring
- Echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- 3D transthoracic echocardiography
- 3D transesophageal echocardiography
- Angiography
- Coronarography
- Fractional flow reserve
- Electrophysiological studies of the heart
- Imaging diagnostic tests
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Electrocardiography
- Therapy
- Drug treatment
- Angioplasty
- Coronary artery stenting
- Drug and interventional therapy for rhythm disturbances, including the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect
- Percutaneous aortic valve replacement
- Renal sympathetic denervation
- Percutaneous closure of atrial appendage defect
- Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Interventional cardiology (balloon dilatation, stenting, closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defects, aortic stenting, percutaneous aortic valve replacement).
- Biventricular pacing.
- Pacemaker implantation.
- Defibrillator implantation.
- Renal sympathetic denervation.
- Percutaneous closure of atrial appendage defect.
Professional Career
- Since 2004 Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiology at the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne.
- 2003 - 2005 Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, University Hospital Rostock.
- 2001 - 2003 Department of Cardiology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 2000 - 2001 Fellow, Swiss Center for Cardiac Surgery Bern, University Hospital Bern.
- 1999 Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care, Spital Zimmerberg Wädenswil.
- 1997 - 1999 Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Bern.
- 1994 - 1996 Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Bern.
- 1992 - 1993 Institute of Radiological Diagnostics, University of Cologne.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- February 2005 Habilitation, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Rostock.
- February 2005 Doctoral thesis, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Bern.
- June 1992 State Exam in Medicine.
- September 1986 - June 1992 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Hamburg, Germany.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Cardiology (SGK).
- Swiss Society of Internal Medicine (SGIM).
- German Society of Cardiology (DGK).
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
- Swiss Working Group on Acute Coronary Syndrome (Interventional Cardiology).
- Swiss Hypertension Society (SHG).
- Swiss Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (SGUM).
- Medical Association of the Canton of Lucerne.
- European CTO-Club.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne is a private medical facility, the primary task of which is to provide excellent quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The history of the clinic has more than 100 years, so it has gained a strong reputation not only in Switzerland, but also far beyond its borders. The level of medical care in the clinic is controlled by a strict quality management system certified according to the requirements of ISO 9001.
The medical complex provides both diagnostics and treatment to about 12,600 inpatients and more than 91,000 outpatients every year. It is worth noting that the clinic is especially popular in the field of obstetrics. There are born about 800 babies in three delivery rooms of the clinic every year. The clinic includes 8 progressive operating rooms for classic open and sparing minimally invasive interventions.
The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics, spinal surgery, mammology, oncology, obstetrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cardiology. Each medical specialty is represented by a separate department with a highly competent team of experienced doctors with in-depth knowledge in a particular medical field.
In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, compassionate care and humane attitude, the patients will enjoy a pleasant atmosphere in the clinic itself, as well as beautiful natural landscapes overlooking the green areas and beautiful Lake Lucerne, opening from the windows of the patient rooms of the medical facility.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a comfortable orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. If desired, Wi-Fi can be connected. The clinic also provides enhanced-comfort rooms 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 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.