The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- thyroid function test (TSH-basal, fT3, fT4)
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol, triglycerides,
Lip(a), homocysteine) - iron content (ferritin, iron)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- inflammatory parameters (CRP, ESR)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- vascular system assessment
- resting and exercise ECG
- vessel elasticity measurement
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of cerebral vessels
- measurement of arterial blood pressure electrocardiogram
- Holter monitoring (24h)
- nursing services
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- ECG (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Cardiology and Angiology at the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl offers all the options of modern diagnostics for the prevention and early detection of cardiovascular diseases. The department's patients are provided with highly effective drug treatment using the latest generation medicines, as well as many recreational procedures to improve overall health and prevent the development of life-threatening pathologies. Medical care is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department's competent specialists select the optimal set of diagnostic tests for each patient, according to the results of which they prescribe the required therapy. The department's medical team has vast clinical experience in the diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases, arterial hypertension, occlusive arterial diseases, thrombosis and other pathologies. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Curt Diehm.
The department's range of medical service in the field of cardiology is focused on providing effective rehabilitation treatment for the patients who have suffered acute coronary syndrome, surgical interventions on the heart valves, coronary artery bypass grafting, surgery to implant pacemakers and defibrillators. In addition, the department's specialists have successful experience in the treatment of heart failure and the correction of high blood pressure. Of particular interest is the conduction of comprehensive screening examinations in order to prevent the development of heart disease. The department's cardiologists also carry out special diagnostic tests for the assessment of the state of the cardiovascular system in professional athletes. The department's diagnostic options include echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, electrocardiography, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, 24-hour Holter monitoring, etc.
Angiology is also a priority focus of the department's clinical activities. This medical field is responsible for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, circulatory disorders in the carotid arteries, arteries of the legs and arms, kidney arteries, etc. Untimely detection and treatment of circulatory disorders and vascular occlusions can lead to death, and therefore the primary task of the department's doctors is to provide the high-quality diagnostics to assess the risk of development or detect a particular vascular disease at an early stage. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for Doppler ultrasonography, color duplex sonography, deep and superficial vein sonography, CT and MRI angiography, etc. If the diagnostic results confirm a vascular pathology in the patient, the department's doctors elaborate the optimal drug therapy regimen for him, and also prescribe a course of general health improving measures – diet therapy, therapeutic exercises, swimming, etc.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Cardiology
- Post-hospital rehabilitation after myocardial infarction, previous surgical interventions for heart valve diseases, coronary artery bypass grafting, surgery to implant pacemakers and defibrillators
- Normalization of blood pressure in arterial hypertension
- Medical care for patients with heart failure
- Angiology
- Diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary embolism
- Diagnostics and treatment of deep vein thrombosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of circulatory disorders in the carotid arteries, arteries of the legs and arms, kidney arteries
- Other services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Curt Diehm studied Human Medicine at the Universities of Heidelberg, Geneva and Paris. After writing an experimental doctoral thesis on the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, Prof. Diehm was appointed as a Research Fellow and Assistant Physician at the University Hospital Heidelberg. In 1984, he defended his doctoral thesis. In 1990, he received his professorship.
Prof. Diehm specializes in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Angiology, Phlebology and Sports Medicine. He worked as the Acting Head of the Department of Sports Medicine at the Heidelberg University for several years.
From 1991 to 2014, Prof. Diehm was the Chief Physician of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Karlsbad-Langensteinbach Clinic – the Academic Hospital of the Heidelberg University. Since 2014, the specialist has been holding the position of Medical Director of the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl, as well as the Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiology and Angiology at the same clinic.
Prof. Diehm is the author of numerous medical scientific books and books for patients, co-editor of many national and international journals. He is also a member of numerous international professional societies and the winner of a large number of awards and honors.
In 2014, the professor received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his voluntary work as the President of the German Society for Angiology (he was appointed to the position several times), for almost 20 years of work as a Board Member of the German Vascular League, for work as the Board Member of the German Stroke Foundation.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Max Grundig Klinik Bühlerhöhe
About hospital
For over 30 years, the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl has enjoyed the status of one of the best medical centers not only in Germany but throughout Europe. The clinic was founded by Max Grundig, a legendary man whose work has always been aimed at the well-being of society. The medical complex still honors long traditions and adheres to a unique concept, which implies taking care not only of a person's physical health, but also of his peace of mind, which in combination ensures the achievement of the best result of therapy. The clinic specializes in rehabilitation, diagnostic and therapeutic services. It is worth noting that the main methods of medical care are not drugs and other classical types of treatment, but special therapeutic exercises, an individually selected diet, hydrotherapy, massage, inhalation, phototherapy, heat therapy, climatotherapy, etc.
The medical facility presents such medical specialties as cardiology, angiology, gastroenterology, oncology, rheumatology, nephrology, orthopedics and psychosomatics. The health facility has a powerful medical and technical base, as well as top-class professional staff, thanks to which it can provide patients with high quality medical services of the European level. The work of the medical complex is based on a combination of innovative medical technologies, an individual approach to each patient and high quality medical services. The doctors of the clinic are convinced that a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment outcome. The main task of the specialists of the medical center is to detect or exclude the disease at its initial stage, which significantly increases the patient's chances of recovery. The clinic boasts excellent state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment: 128-slice CT scanner, 3T MRI scanner, in-house laboratory for performing the widest range of laboratory tests, the section for endoscopic diagnostics, state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, etc. The clinic also provides special preventive Check-up programs – basic and enhanced diagnostic packages for the assessment of the patient's general health, detection of potential health risks and their effective elimination.
A distinctive feature of the clinic is its location near Baden-Baden, in the picturesque Black Forest at 800 meters above sea level. The clinic is located in the building of a former castle hotel surrounded by a beautiful park and a century-old forest. The picturesque location of the clinic makes it an ideal place for relaxation, restoration of health and vitality of the body. In addition, the level of comfort in the clinic and the quality of service are not inferior to luxury five-star hotels. The medical complex offers a helicopter landing site, parking for cars, a golf course, specially equipped tracks for horse and bicycle rides, an advanced fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a solarium, a bathhouse, a beauty and wellness center.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl live in single patient rooms, the design of which is more similar to a top-class five-star hotel. Double rooms are designed to accommodate a patient with an accompanying person. All patient rooms are quite spacious and well furnished, including a comfortable French bed, a flat-screen TV and a telephone. The patient rooms are mostly designed in an exquisite classic style. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, towels and bathrobe. The windows of the patient rooms offer an amazing view of the picturesque parkland where the clinic is located. Some of the patient rooms have balconies.
If desired, the patients can live in enhanced comfort rooms – "Max Grundig" junior suite and suite with an area of 60 square meters and 150 square meters. The suites have their own roof terraces, a Jacuzzi bath, an office and a conference room. The design of these rooms is particularly elegant and will easily satisfy the most demanding requirements of the patients accustomed to a high level of comfort.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the clinic are offered delicious and healthy meals. The menu includes both gourmet cuisine, as well as usual home-like dishes cooked of the freshest seasonal products available in the region. The renowned German chef Alexander Bernhard is responsible for the quality of the food. He worked in the best Michelin-rated restaurants in Austria, Monaco, Germany and Switzerland. Together with his team, Alexander Bernhard has developed many author's recipes, which make the patients of the clinic happy every day. Obviously, the restaurant of the clinic offers a large number of dietary dishes, which will please even gourmets. In addition, the medical complex has 3 bars with a wide range of drinks and snacks.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.