Angiology

With the continual increase in life expectancy and the population's changing lifestyle, vascular diseases are also on the increase. The early identification of risk factors, the accurate assessment and diagnosis as well as the timely initiation of the required therapy can prevent the development of new diseases and increase the prospects of a cure.

Our angiology specialists (derived from the Greek word angios = vessel) treat diseases of the arteries, veins and lymph vessels. During our vascular consultation, we assess the supply of blood to individual organs, to the brain and extremities including the toes and fingers. This is done by recording pulse curves or visualising the inner workings of the vessels with the latest ultrasound technology, thereby eliminating the use of X-rays or contrast medium that may damage the kidneys. We also routinely evaluate varicose veins and thromboses both clinically and with ultrasound.

Results from these examinations are periodically reviewed and discussed with specialists from the vascular surgery, nephrology and radiology departments. Close interdisciplinary cooperation and the involvement of specialists in private practice enable us to develop an individually tailored therapeutic strategy for our patients.

Services

Diagnosis and treatment of circulatory disorders in the arms and legs
Assessment of dialysis shunts
Diagnosis and treatment of vascular problems in patients with diabetes mellitus, particularly those with wounds (diabetic foot syndrome)
Assessment of lipoedema and lymphoedema and elaboration of a therapy strategy
Pre-operative assessments prior to vascular or cardiac surgery (e.g. venous mapping, examination of the neck vessels)
Follow-up care following vascular surgery and interventional procedures on arteries and veins
Assessment of microcirculatory disorders (e.g. Raynaud’s phenomenon, acrocyanosis)
Examination of the visceral arteries and veins
Examination of the renal arteries (suspected stenosis, investigation in cases of suspected secondary arterial hypertension)
Diagnosis of vascular dilation (dilatative arteriopathy, e.g. aortic aneurysm)
Interdisciplinary vascular report in collaboration with Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Nephrology and Neurology
Evaluation of varicose veins and initiation of therapy
Risk assessment for atherosclerosis (e.g. examination of the carotid artery with assessment of wall thickness)
Assessment of chronic wounds
Investigation in cases of suspected thrombosis; differential diagnosis of a swollen leg
Pre-operative assessments prior to the creation of dialysis shunts and kidney transplants

Make an appointment

T +41 41 399 40 39
F +41 41 399 40 41
E angiologie@STOP-SPAM.zgks.ch

Our team

Dr. med. Kerstin Kotteck

Leiterin Angiologie

T+41 41 399 40 39

Dr. med. Marianne Beckmann

Fachärztin Angiologie

T+41 41 399 40 39

Dr. med. Marie-Luise Valentin

Leitende Ärztin Angiologie

T+41 41 399 40 39