Heart catheter laboratory in Waldshut: A look behind the scenes!

Heart catheter laboratory in Waldshut: A look behind the scenes!

An exciting look behind the scenes of cardiology in the Hochrhein Clinic: In the "Südkurier opens doors" campaign, 20 participants were allowed to take part in the cardiac catheter laboratory in Waldshut! Her farewell words after the fascinating tour were clear: "Hopefully we won't see each other here again!" And for good reason - visitors do not come as a patient, but out of curiosity for state -of -the -art cardiac medicine.

The team under the direction of Johannes Bilger, the senior physician of the Clinic for Cardiology, gave a deep insight into the treatment methods for cardiovascular problems. To see how cardiological emergencies such as pulmonary embolism were treated not only brought knowledge, but also trust in the expertise of cardiologists. The technology that is in use today exceeds everything you could imagine - from minimally invasive interventions to state -of -the -art devices that ensure patient health.

the most modern technologies in use

Latest procedures such as the rotablation, which eliminate calcification in the blood vessels, and modern stents that drastically reduce the risk of narrowing the artery were impressively presented. The audience listened banned when the new chief doctor Simone Normann explained how, thanks to improved materials and medication, patients can be treated significantly less invasively today. The applications are not only efficient, but also safe - implants such as pacemakers now have batteries with up to 15 years of service.

A highlight was the subsequent tour of the cardiac catheter laboratory, where the participants were allowed to cover particularly heavy lead aprons in order to find out how challenging work is for the specialists. It became clear once again: the cardiological treatment methods are not only technically progressive, they are also teamwork that requires commitment and empathy. At the end of the informative afternoon, the participants were able to go home full of new knowledge and a big feeling of trust. The heart beats strongly on the Hochrhein!