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
- pacemaker implantation
- 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)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Internal Medicine I (Cardiology, Pulmonology and Intensive Care Medicine) at the Sana Hospital Duisburg deals with the treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. The patients with general internal diseases receive treatment in the interdisciplinary Intensive Care Unit. The department is headed by Dr. med. Oliver Volk.
In the field of cardiology, the department mainly treats patients with diseases, such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, heart arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, vascular diseases, heart defect, hypertension and inflammation of the pericardium. The department has 34 beds, including telemetry for a continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring. The noninvasive imaging methods include echocardiography, Doppler/duplex ultrasound of the veins and arteries, as well as modern tomography techniques. The invasive diagnosis and treatment are carried out in the department's own Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
In the field of pulmonology, the department focuses not only on the treatment of acute and chronic lung diseases (such as pneumonia, asthma, COPD, sarcoidosis), but also on the diagnosis and treatment of lung tumors of any type (e.g. bronchogenic carcinoma and pleural mesothelioma), which are provided in close collaboration with the Department of Oncology. To this end, the department has various diagnostic and therapeutic options, including pulmonary function tests by means of a total body plethysmography, diffusion measurement, blood gas test and allergy testing.
The Department of Internal Medicine I maintains close cooperation with various departments of the hospital, as well as with regional health care facilities. The first priority always lies on a holistic treatment and a comprehensive patient care.
The department offers treatment of a wide range of heart diseases:
- Acute coronary syndromes
- Coronary heart diseases
- Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation)
- Heart valve diseases (e.g. aortic valve stenosis, mitral insufficiency)
- Arterial hypertension
- Syncopes
- Sleep medicine (e.g. sleep-related breathing disorders)
The range of medical services of the Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Intensive Care Medicine includes:
- ECG at rest, continuous ECG and ECG at load
- Daily monitoring of blood pressure
- Telemetry
- Echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Diagnostic and therapeutic coronary arteriography
- Pacemaker implantation
- Monitoring of 1-,2- and 3 chamber pacemakers
- Monitoring of defibrillator system
- Polysomnography
- Tomography
Photo of the doctor: (c) Sana Kliniken Duisburg
About hospital
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital treated 21,403 inpatients, 1,149 partially inpatients and 51,751 outpatients.
The hospital is the maximum care center, since almost all disciplines are represented here as independent departments. The departments specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of both common pathologies and specific diseases or groups of patients. The hospital provides its services for patients of all age groups, starting from the birth in the Department of Obstetrics, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, then in the departments for adults up to the treatment of elderly patients in the Department of Geriatrics. The hospital has a unique medical competence and medical centers with special equipment in order to ensure an optimal and multidisciplinary treatment.
The Hospital Duisburg is an academic teaching hospital at the University of Duisburg-Essen with the maximum care (Level 1) Perinatal Center, as well as the Neuro Center with a special focus in the field of oncology. The interdisciplinary Emergency Department, two Intensive Care Units and an Intermediate Care Station offer their services as well. In addition, the hospital has an interregional Stroke Unit with 8 monitored beds, the Unit for Early Neurological Rehabilitation (Level B) with 30 inpatient beds and the accredited Sleep Laboratory with 4 beds.
All activities of the hospital are focused on the patient with their worries and fears; great attention is paid to the patient’s life situation and history. All actions and efforts of the employees of the hospital are made to improve a personal health of each patient. The success rate of the hospital is manifested by satisfaction of both patients and their relatives.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The rooms in the Sana Clinic, Duisburg, meet the strict German standards. The essential safety equipment can be found in each patient room. There are also private bathrooms in all rooms. There are also the electric beds that can be adjusted according to the patient’s needs and habits. The orthopaedic mattresses on the beds provide adequate support for the spine during sleep. You can also use various devices in the room such as a laptop, unless you disturb the other patient in the room. Wi-Fi connection can be provided upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, 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
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.