cardiologist and specialist Lifestyle Medicine
‘One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’
Benjamin Franklin
What can people come to me for?
Expertise and advice regarding the following matters:
Innovative Medical screening and guidance
prevention of cardiovascular disease / diabetes / cancer / neurodegenerative diseases
Treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Fat metabolism disorders
'Telemedicine'
innovative technological tools to map and monitor health parameters
Metabolic syndrome/obesity
State-of-the art approach to metabolic syndrome and/or obesity
Optimization of the treatment of high blood pressure
Evaluation and management of side effects when using statins and other medications that affect fat metabolism
Smoking cessation guidance
Participation in clinical trials
Collaboration and targeted referral to other specializations at home and abroad
cardiology, heart surgery, radiology, genetic testing, gastroenterology, endocrinology, sports medicine, orthopedics, psychiatry and psychology
Non-invasive imaging of atheromatosis
ultrasound and cardiac CT
'Advance care planning'
advice regarding negative will, euthanasia, etc. I analyze together with the patient what the expectations and wishes are about future care. These are essential conversations in the palliative phase of an incurable disease. The aim is above all to respect the patient's wishes regarding therapeutic decisions.