Hospital HM Puerta del Sur

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There is no debate when it comes to choosing the best medical and healthcare center to recover when sick. It is very important to find the right place, which not just provides optimum care but also has a well-trained staff. Hospitals that prioritize patient care on top of anything is what matters most when wanting to get any kind of procedure done. Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, located in the heart of Madrid, Spain follows this exact ideology. It is one of the finest hospitals located in the country and is equipped with the most modern pieces of technology that exist. With a number of procedures happening on a daily basis at Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, it is known to have the best management and treatment care plans designed for their patients. Patients belonging to any age group are offered a variety of options for the management of their disease. From pathologies ranging from a simple fever to the many chronic diseases, this hospital has specialists available to help treat them all. Hospital HM Puerta del Sur has a lot of research programs that are constantly working to improve the narrative of medicine and help more people with little to non-invasive procedures. With the many complex diseases that the doctors at Hospital HM Puerta del Sur are working on, they are aided by the best kind of instruments available in this facility. This hospital has the first simultaneous acquisition of PET-MRI machines in all of Spain. Medical experts belonging to the many different specialties and subspecialties make up this hospital’s staff, helping them run outpatient departments and emergency centers with utmost excellence. Top Medical specialties offered by Hospital HM Puerta del Sur There are many different departments at Hospital HM Puerta del Sur such as Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology. However, the hospital is well-known for its efficient management and treatment options for the following diseases: • Neurodegenerative Diseases • Gastro-esophageal Reflux Diseases • Cataract • Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Neurodegenerative diseases Neurodegenerative diseases usually take time to develop. Hence, the course taken by these diseases is diagnosed late and present with signs of confusion, delirium, and forgetfulness. People who suffer from neurodegenerative diseases have a hard time coping up with regular activities of the day, which greatly impairs their quality of life. Some of the neurodegenerative diseases include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Myasthenia gravis. It is very important to make an accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases as the symptoms presented are very vague and need quick management. At Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, there are many advanced instruments available such as high-quality MRI and PET-NMR, that help in the accurate diagnosis of these diseases. Prognosis of these conditions improves with quick identification, which is why this hospital holds such high regard in the treatment of neurological diseases. Hospital HM Puerta del Sur has a NMR-HIFU system installed, the first one to complement a PET-NMR in all of Spain. Careful brain assessment, brain imaging, CT scan are some of the regular diagnostic procedures at this hospital to reach the right diagnosis. GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Diseases) Gastro-esophageal reflux diseases occur due to the loss of tone of the lower esophageal sphincter. This sphincter otherwise prevents the acidic contents of the stomach from reaching the esophagus. Due to this condition, there is pain and difficulty in swallowing and can be a cause of laryngitis. It is very important to manage this condition, otherwise, the acid can go beyond the esophagus and damage the lining and parenchyma of the lungs. Hospital HM Puerta del Sur has a great approach towards patients with gastro-esophageal reflux diseases. With proper history and examination, patients get an esophageal manometry, which monitors the motor function of the entire esophagus. After carefully diagnosing this condition, patients are given medications, or a laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery based on their conditions. Cataract Cataracts cause blurring of vision that occurs due to the opacification of the lens. This condition can be a result of aging, trauma, or can be present since birth. Due to this condition, the field of vision of the patient is badly compromised, which later leads to a lot of different ocular disturbances as well. The treatment of cataracts at Hospital HM Puerta del Sur has proper sets of investigation. They begin with all the usual eye exams to assess the amount of damage. For accurate diagnosis, certain diagnostic tests such as pachymetry, retinal exam, tonometry, and slit lamp examination are performed in this hospital. These tests are significant to measure the length of the eyeball, the changes in the retina, the intraocular pressure and the structures deep within the eye. For the most effective and perfect outcomes, this hospital provides world-class services of phacoemulsification (an ultra-modern cataract surgery). Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery is used for patients with a suspicion of a cyst, tumor, or growth in the base of the skull. This minimally invasive procedure is implied to remove these masses. At Hospital HM Puerta del Sur, all of the neurological conditions such as pituitary tumors, meningiomas, cysts, or slow-growing chordomas are excised. However, prior to the intervention of endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, a lot of diagnostic tests are performed in this hospital for the accurate evaluation of the conditions. These diagnostic tests may include a proper neurological exam, brain imaging, CT scan and MRI.