Cardiology
Cardiology is the study of the heart and a branch of internal medicine. It deals with the structure of the heart, its function, the detection of heart diseases and their treatment.
Our team is supported by Dr. Hesham Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology.
By expanding our range of services, we are able to detect symptoms early and put together the therapy you need.
We offer the following examinations:
Free examinations:
Free examinations:
1. Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG)
ECG stands for electrocardiogram and is a method of examination in which the electrical activity of the heart is measured. The so-called heart activity is recorded via the electrodes and in the form of curves. The ECG is a non-invasive method with high informational value. Among other things, it can provide information about:
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Heart rate
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Heart rhythm
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Atrial activity
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Extrasystoles
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Presence of bundle branch block
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Presence of an acute or previous heart attack
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Right/left strain on the heart
2. Stress ECG (ergometry)
A stress ECG is an electrocardiogram that is carried out during stress, i.e. during physical activity. The stress is generated by working with a bicycle ergometer.
Using the stress ECG, stress-induced cardiac arrhythmias and excitation regression disorders can be provoked and documented. The duration of the examination is between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the patient's resilience.
The duration of the stress, total performance, maximum stress level, heart rate and blood pressure changes, as well as heart rhythm and ECG changes are recorded.
3. Long-term ECG
A variant of electrocardiography is the long-term ECG. This examination can be used to record all heart activity and its changes, as they occur during everyday stress. The long-term ECG is usually recorded over a period of 24 hours.
Recording procedure:
First, electrodes are fixed to the skin. The patient wears the now connected ECG device for 24 hours. During this time, it records data. The doctor evaluates this with the help of a computer.
When is the long-term ECG carried out?
The presence of one or more of the following signs indicates that a long-term ECG should be carried out:
- Changes in the ECG under stress
- Extra beats from the ventricles
- Blockage of the heart rhythm
- Atrial arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation)
- Overall pulse rate that is too fast or too slow
- Pauses in the heartbeat with impaired consciousness
4. 24-hour blood pressure measurement
Long-term blood pressure measurement is an important diagnostic tool for detecting and monitoring hypertension (high blood pressure).
The patient is given a long-term blood pressure monitor in the morning, which must be worn on the body for about 20-24 hours. A blood pressure measurement is carried out automatically at 30-minute intervals.
After the device has been handed over, an appointment is made with the patient to discuss the findings and start a possible therapy.
Paid examinations:
1. Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)
Echocardiography is an ultrasound examination of the heart that can provide information about various heart diseases. During the examination, the doctor holds an ultrasound probe to the outside of your chest. The ultrasound image produced in this way shows the structure of the heart and makes it possible, for example, to assess the size of the heart chambers, the function of the heart valves or the thickness of the heart muscle. In addition, the heart can be observed working in real time and the direction of flow of various blood streams or the pumping performance of the heart can be determined.
What is examined with an echocardiography?
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Changes in the heart valves
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Congenital heart defects such as a hole in the heart septum
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Cardiac muscle diseases / pericardial diseases
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Circulatory or pumping disorders in the heart
In people with coronary heart disease or after a heart attack, damaged areas of the heart can be identified in more detail.
Echocardiography does not involve any risks, as there is no radiation exposure associated with an ultrasound.
2. Carotid Doppler (ultrasound of the carotid artery)
Pathological changes in the vessel wall in the area of the carotid artery can cause a stroke and also increase the risk of vessel changes in other organ areas.
Examining the carotid artery using ultrasound is therefore not only useful for known diseases such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, diabetes, etc., but also for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Doppler sonography can be used to assess the blood vessels. Conclusions can be drawn about the blood flow situation of the heart and brain, among other things, from the condition of the carotid artery. Early stages of arteriosclerosis can also be detected.
The following are assessed: the course of the blood vessels, the caliber of the vessels and the condition of the inner layer of the vessels. Possible deposits (plaques) can be measured precisely.
2. Doppler ultrasound (examination of the legs)
Doppler sonography is a procedure that uses the Doppler effect. It is used to assess blood vessels and blood flow.
The frequency of the ultrasound waves changes with the direction of blood flow. If the blood moves towards the transducer, the frequency becomes higher. If the blood flows away from the transducer, the frequency becomes lower. The frequency is registered by the transducer and processed into an image in the ultrasound device.
The flow direction and flow speed provide information about pathological changes.
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