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Mitral valve Insufficiency (prolapse) diagnosis in University Hospital Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Duesseldorf, Germany
Program id # 82741
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Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialized in: adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery
Specialization Curriculum vitae

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
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
    • blood gas analysis
  • chest x-ray examination
  • Holter monitoring (24h)
  • measurement of arterial blood pressure
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • pulmonary function test
  • echocardiography
  • doppler echocardiography
  • high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)/MRI (on indication 950/1200€)
  • CT angiography (on indication 1300€)
  • nursing services
  • consultation of related specialists
  • treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
  • explanation of individual treatment plan
    (the cost of medicines is not included)

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  • Medical records
  • Echocardiography (if available)

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About the department

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top German departments specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system!

The department offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs. The department has a long and successful history. It has performed more than 50,000 heart surgeries since 1938. The first open-heart surgery under hypothermia, the first heart valve replacement surgery, as well as the first pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator implantations in Germany should be mentioned among the department’s achievements. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg.

The department is equipped with the state-of-art medical equipment, operating rooms, and intensive care units in order to help patients in critical condition and postoperative follow-up care. The department's doctors carefully monitor patient’s state of health, carry out all types of researches before, during and after surgery.

The service range of the department includes:

  • Cardiac surgery
    • Coronary artery bypass grafting on a beating heart (without connecting a patient to a heart-lung machine) with the help of total arterial revascularization using a no-touch technique
    • Heart valve surgery
      • Minimally invasive techniques (for example, lateral minithoracotomy, Z-shaped sternotomy, transapical aortic valve replacement)
      • Aortic valve implantation using the catheter techniques (without connecting the patient to the heart-lung machine)
    • Thoracic aortic surgery (thoracic aneurysms and aortic dissection)
    • Heart failure treatment
      • Drug therapy
      • Implantation of a special biventricular pacemaker (cardiac resynchronization)
      • Implantation of mechanical circulatory support systems
      • Artificial heart implantation
  • Implantation of devices for heart rhythm normalization
    • Implantation and replacement of single-chamber, two-chamber and biventricular pacemakers
    • Implantation and replacement of single-chamber, two-chamber and biventricular ICDs
    • Revisions and systemic replacement of pacemakers and ICDs
    • Removal of probes
    • Implantation of the isolated epicardial probe (atrium, right and left ventricles)
    • Implantation of pacemakers and ICDs in children and adolescents
    • Implantation of cardiac contractility modulation systems
    • Event recorder implantation
    • Minimally invasive surgical therapy in atrial fibrillation
    • Various neurostimulators (for example, stimulation of the glomus in the treatment of arterial hypertension)
    • Implantation of pacemakers and ICDs in combination with other heart interventions (for example, with coronary artery bypass grafting, valve operations)
  • Thoracic surgery
    • Tissue sampling for the further examination (biopsy)
    • Surgical treatment of malignant and benign tumors of the lungs, thoracic wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm
    • Surgical removal of lung metastases
    • Surgical treatment of thoracic infections
    • Surgical and conservative treatment of thoracic injuries
    • Minimally invasive thoracic interventions
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

  • 1993 - 1995 Intern, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Tuebingen.
  • 1995 Doctoral thesis defense, Department of Cardiology, University of Tuebingen.
  • 1995 - 1997 Assistant Physician, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center Lahr/Baden.
  • 1997 - 2000 Assistant Physician, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hannover Medical School.
  • 2000 Medical Specialist in Cardiac Surgery.
  • 2000 - 2001 Acting Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hannover Medical School.
  • 2001 - 2006 Full-time Senior Physician in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hannover Medical School.
  • 2002 - 2003 Leading Senior Physician of the Department of Cardiothoracic and General Surgery, Oststadtkrankenhaus Hospital, Hannover.
  • 2004 - 2006 Head of the Group on Tissue Engineered of the Heart Valves, Hannover Medical School.
  • 2007 Venia Legendi in Cardiac Surgery, Hannover Medical School.
  • 2006 - 2009 Deputy Head of the Department and Leading Senior Doctor of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 2006 - 2009 Head of the Artificial Heart Program, Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 2006 - 2009 Head of the Section of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 2006 - 2009 Head of the Working Group on Cardiovascular, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • Since 2008, Chairman of the Working Group on Tissue Engineered of Heart Valves of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (DGTHG).
  • 2008 Habilitation, Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg.
  • 02 - 07/2009 W3 Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Jena.
  • 2009 Appointment as W3 Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
  • Since 2009, Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf 

About hospital

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals!

The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious medical institutions in Germany and Europe.

Modern, safe and sparing diagnostic and therapeutic methods guarantee effective treatment of various diseases and their consequences. All therapeutic processes are based on an interdisciplinary approach, which provides comprehensive medical care and optimal treatment result. Obviously, one of the key roles in the successful clinical practice of the medical institution is played by a highly qualified medical personnel, which consists of the best world-class doctors. The hospital also has a special advantage due to the structured equipment with the innovative medical technologies.

The hospital presents almost all fields of modern medicine. Special attention should be given to such focuses as oncology and hematology, stem cell transplantation, neurosurgery and neurology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, hepatology, kidney transplantation, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, etc.

In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, the hospital guarantees each patient an attentive care, friendly atmosphere, as well as sensitive and respectful attitude.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the University Hospital Duesseldorf live in comfortable single, double and triple rooms. The patient rooms are made in bright colors and modern design. The room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a telephone, a multimedia device (TV, radio, Internet access), a table and chairs for receiving visitors. To use the phone and multimedia device, the patient should have a special chip card, which can be purchased at the reception. In the pediatric departments multimedia device can be used for free.

Meals and Menus

The patients of the hospital are offered a varied, tasty and healthy diet. Every day there are three menus to choose from for adults and four menus to choose from for children, while it is possible to develop an individual menu. When pre-ordering, the international patients may have dishes of various cuisines of the world, for example, Asian and African cuisine. If a patient needs a diet in accordance with the clinical indications, he will be provided with a special diet menu, including drinks.

Every day, the nurses inform the kitchen workers about the patient wishes using an electronic data processing system. Immediately before serving food, there are printed special cards, which indicate for which patient this or that dish is intended.

Also, the hospital houses a cafeteria with a rich selection of delicious, healthy dishes, snacks and drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

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.

The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.

  • Dermatosurgery
  • Skull base surgery
  • Gastric bypass and bandage
  • Removal of lung metastases
  • Interventions on the spine

These are skin cancer (including melanoma), head and neck tumors, pathological changes in the chest (including funnel chest), obesity, liver diseases, HIV and other infectious diseases, varicose veins, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, joint diseases and other pathologies.

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Endocrinology and diabetology
  • Orthopedics and traumatology

Over 800 highly qualified physicians work at the hospital.