Dear Mr. B,
I am glad to inform you that Dr. Beythien has completed your evaluation and has given you medical approval for treatment of Diabetes via angiography.
I am glad to inform you that Dr. Beythien has completed your evaluation and has given you medical approval for treatment of Diabetes via angiography.
I hope you feel positive about being accepted as a patient. It is certainly possible that you will experience some significant improvements following your therapy. However, at the same time, I want you to be aware that a positive outcome cannot be guaranteed. You should make your decision about coming to Germany for treatment with these facts in mind.
Scheduling Treatment
When you are ready, I will assist you with the scheduling of your treatment dates. It is usually necessary to schedule 4-5weeks in advance. We cannot book patients more than 3 months in advance. Please suggest a particular week during which you would like to be treated and I will check the clinic schedule for availability. Do not make travel arrangements until after I have confirmed treatment dates with you.
Scheduling Treatment
When you are ready, I will assist you with the scheduling of your treatment dates. It is usually necessary to schedule 4-5weeks in advance. We cannot book patients more than 3 months in advance. Please suggest a particular week during which you would like to be treated and I will check the clinic schedule for availability. Do not make travel arrangements until after I have confirmed treatment dates with you.
The Xcell Center has clinics located in both Cologne and Dusseldorf. Most neurological patients can freely choose which clinic is more convenient for them. Cardiac, diabetic, direct intracranial injections, eye patients treated by retrobulbar injection and children under the age of 18 will be scheduled in the Dusseldorf clinic only.
Travel Arrangements
After your treatment dates have been confirmed, the Xcell-center can help you with some of your trip details such as making airline reservations, finding a hotel and basic ground transportation while you’re in Cologne/Dusseldorf.
Precautions
If you are on blood thinners ( Aspirin, Plavix, warfarin etc . ) you must ensure your INR is <1.3 while undergoing treatment. Please talk to your family doctor about how to get your blood coagulation levels within the acceptable range and if it is safe for you to do so. Acceptable values for cardiac and stroke patients may differ depending on personal risk factors. Treatment might be delayed or cancelled for patients whose blood coagulation levels are out of range. Subcutaneous Heparin injections are usually an acceptable alternative to most blood thinning medications.
If you are considering undergoing angioplasty and are taking Metformin or equivalent, please discuss with your doctor how to safely discontinue this medication for a few days prior to treatment. You may use a substitute medication as long as it does not contain Metformin.
If you believe you are have contracted H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) please ensure that you are not contagious when you travel to Germany or are treated at the center.
Please also be aware that treatment may be cancelled or delayed if, on the rare occasion, blood test values are not acceptable or, if at the time of treatment, it is not safe for you to undergo treatment for some other unforeseen medical circumstance. You should be aware of this as we move forward. Blood will be drawn during your first appointment and only those results will determine the course of your treatment.
If you believe you have an issue that might make you untreatable, you should discuss it with your doctor before booking your appointments.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance.
Kind Regards,
T
Patient Relations Consultant
XCell-Center GmbH
Custodisstrasse 3-17
50679 Cologne, Germany
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