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Norddeutsches Amyloidosezentrum

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

AL Amyloidosis ATTRv ATTRwt AA Amyloidosis

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Röcken

Director

Activity level

  • Patients per year30
  • New diagnoses per year20

Multidisciplinary team

  • HematologyOn-site
  • CardiologyOn-site
  • NephrologyOn-site
  • NeurologyOn-site
  • PathologyOn-site
Other specialists
GastroenterologyHepatologyPulmonologyOrthopaedicsGeneticistsGenetic counsellorsNuclear medicine specialistsRadiologistsTransplant programme - heartTransplant programme - kidneyTransplant programme - liverPalliative carePsychology / counsellingSocial work

Diagnostic capabilities

  • EchocardiographyOn-site
  • Cardiac MRI (CMR)On-site
  • Radionuclide imagingOn-site
  • Histopathology (Congo red)On-site
  • Amyloid typingOn-site
  • Genetic testingOn-site
  • Fat aspiration / labial gland biopsyOn-site
  • Organ biopsiesOn-site

Subtype expertise

  • ALYes
  • ATTRvYes
  • ATTRwtYes
  • AAYes

Treatment options

  • Chemotherapy (AL)Available on-site
  • TTR stabilizersAvailable on-site
  • RNA interferenceAvailable on-site
  • Antisense oligonucleotidesAvailable on-site
  • Stem cell transplantAvailable on-site
  • Heart transplantAvailable on-site
  • Kidney transplantAvailable on-site
  • Liver transplantAvailable on-site

Patient support services

Services offered
Social workGenetic counsellingNutritional guidance (dietitian)Palliative care

Networks & telemedicine

  • Telemedicine / virtual consultationNo
  • Part of a formal amyloidosis networkYes
  • Diagnostic services for other organisationsYes

Last confirmed: 6 April 2026

Listings are self-reported by each center and have not been independently verified by the International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA). Inclusion in this directory does not constitute certification, accreditation, or endorsement by ISA.