Modern cardiac catheter laboratory in Hanover: Revolutionary therapy for heart patients!

Modern cardiac catheter laboratory in Hanover: Revolutionary therapy for heart patients!

The Hannover Medical School (MHH) recently put a modernized cardiac catheter laboratory into operation, which will play a central role in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. With a renovation period of just under two months, the laboratory was comprehensively modernized in order to offer patients even more effective treatment. The new technological achievements are designed to optimize the detection of pathological changes in the coronary arteries, heart valve defects and disorders of cardiac function.

The MHH cardiac catheter laboratory now has three different laboratories with specific focuses. Coronary angiography and the expansion of narrowed vessels are carried out in the renovated cardiac catheter laboratory 1. Catheters are used that are guided to the heart via the wrist or groin. During the examination, X-ray contrast material is used to image the coronary arteries, allowing for a precise diagnosis.

Modern technology and minimally invasive procedures

The new cardiac catheter system at the MHH is characterized by excellent image quality and uses fewer X-rays and less contrast medium. This is not only more environmentally friendly, but also improves safety for patients. The device is equipped with two X-ray tubes, which enable faster diagnosis and more effective treatments. The integration of three-dimensional ultrasound images is also mentioned, which improves the assessment of cardiac structures.

Overall, there are various reasons for a cardiac catheter examination, which is necessary if there is suspicion of circulatory problems in the heart muscle. This includes the detection of calcifications, narrowings or blockages of the coronary arteries, as well as higher-grade heart valve defects. The minimally invasive procedure is carried out under local anesthesia and carries a low risk of serious complications, which is supported by the high level of expertise of the cardiology team at the MHH. If necessary, stents can be inserted during the examination to restore blood flow to the heart vessels.

Care and follow-up treatment

A cardiology team at the clinic is available 24 hours a day to treat emergencies such as acute heart attacks. After the examination, a pressure bandage is applied, which can usually be removed after four to six hours. During the follow-up phase, patients should lie still until the puncture site has been checked by a doctor.

Developments in cardiology show that minimally invasive procedures are becoming increasingly important. The MHH sees itself as positioned for the future thanks to the modern cardiac catheter laboratory. The clinic also uses advanced methods of invasive cardiology, which are used on a large number of patients. This includes, among other things, the treatment of acute coronary syndrome and chronic total occlusions (CTO).

The MHH relies on modern materials for examinations and stent systems. Alternative procedures, such as cardiac echo or CT, are also part of the spectrum of cardiological diagnostics. Despite these options, there are no alternatives to some forms of diagnosis and treatment, so the importance of the cardiac catheter remains in modern cardiology.

The advanced technologies and procedures used in MHH's modernized cardiac catheterization laboratory demonstrate the clinic's commitment to providing patients with the best possible treatment and positioning itself at the forefront of medical innovation in the field of cardiology. [uniklinikum-freiburg.de] also emphasizes that modern imaging methods such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) enable a detailed assessment of vascular lumens and thus contribute to improving therapy control.

The latest developments and technological advances in cardiology not only offer the opportunity to treat patients effectively, but also strengthen trust in the extensive expertise of the treating institutions such as the MHH.

Further information about the processes in the cardiac catheter laboratory and the services offered can be found on the websites of [mhh.de], [uniklinikum-leipzig.de] and [uniklinikum-freiburg.de].