Sports cardiology

Sportkardiologie

Sports cardiology deals with cardiological issues related to physical exertion, performance and sport. Our services are aimed both at those returning to sports and at top-level athletes, and include comprehensive cardiological assessments and individually tailored measures.

Our sports cardiology services

  • Pre-participation cardiovascular screening: a special cardiological screening before competitions to check heart health.
  • Return to sports after heart disease: individually tailored programmes for a safe and healthy return to sports following heart disease.
  • Cardiology check-ups for both those returning to sports and beginners: we offer comprehensive cardiological examinations for anyone who wants to return to sports after a break or illness, or who wants to start as a beginner.
     

Diagnostic procedures

  • Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with colour flow Doppler: external cardiac ultrasound examination to assess cardiac function and structure.
  • Resting ECG: examination of the electrical activity of the heart at rest.
  • Long-term ECG: monitoring of the heart’s rhythm over a longer period of time to detect irregularities.
  • Stress ECG and bicycle ergometry: examination of heart function under physical exertion.
  • Athletes’ lab: detailed tests to assess heart health when subjected to the demands of sports.
     

Basic services

  • History and clinical examination: extensive survey and examination to assess the cardiovascular system.
  • Consultation with cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention plan: comprehensive advice based on risk assessment and a preventive plan for your heart health.

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Medical team in this field

Chief physician

Dagmar Keller

Professor Dagmar Keller Lang

Chief physician