Acute neurology
The doctors in our Department of Acute Neurology diagnose and treat a wide range of acute neurological diseases.
A total of 28 beds are available for the patients in the general hospital. Emergencies with acute neurological diseases are first examined in the admissions ward, and then sent for appropriate treatment. For serious illnesses, a Stroke Unit with up to six beds, a monitoring ward and an interdisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) are available.
Making problems visible - with ultrasound
Ultrasound diagnosis of vessels in the neck and brain is a particular focus of our neurological clinic. Almost half of all neurological diseases result from circulatory disorders of the brain, which in turn are frequently caused by vascular changes. Ultrasound is used to reveal vascular calcification and consequent narrowing of the carotid blood vessels. Blood flow in the vessels is measured using the combined Doppler and Duplex methods. For example, a narrowing of the cervical artery can be detected as the cause of an impending stroke and can be treated by balloon dilatation (angioplasty) or early surgical intervention.
We have set up special wards for patients with Parkinson’s and movement disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Specialist teams of physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychologists and nurses look after patients’ individualised treatment plans.
