Nephrology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Immunology
Former Head of the Clinic of Kidney and Blood Pressure Diseases, Rheumatological and Immune Diseases, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany
One of the leading German nephrologists and immunologists
Professor Floege was head of Nephrology and Immunology Department from 1999 till 2024. He studied Medicine in Hanover, Plymouth and New York. His interest in kidney disease evolved during research periods in Hanover and Seattle (USA). Before coming to Aachen, he was Associate Professor at the Hanover Medical School. Internationally, he has earned a high reputation for his engagement in various nephrology societies and as co-editor of well-known nephrology journals and textbooks
Diagnostic and treatment of all kidney and blood pressure diseases
Treatment of infectious dialysis patients with chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.
Treatment of diabetes patients with kidney failure
Diagnostic and treatment of all rheumatological and immune-mediated diseases (Lupus erythematodes, polyarthritis, Behcet’s disease)
Research Focus:
Kidney diseases, especially chronic renal failure and glomerulonephritides
Cardiovascular diseases during chronic renal failure
Therapy after kidney transplantation
Therapy of immune-mediated diseases (in particular vasculitis and lupus)
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High blood pressure is a widespread problem. Despite the availability of four classes of medications, not all patients can be helped. Researchers from Uppsala have sought to find out the effect of changing drugs.
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Blood pressure in the blood vessels is an important factor in the work of the cardiovascular system. When it constantly exceeds the norm, the whole body is at risk of irreversible abnormal changes. This condition is called arterial hypertension, which is a serious disease that needs timely treatment.
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