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Congenital and Acquired Heart Defects Diagnosis in University Hospital Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Germany
Program id # 171807
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Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Diseases
Specialized in: pediatric cardiology, congenital heart diseases
Specialization Curriculum vitae

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
    • mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
    • lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
      triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine)
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators blood coagulation
    • blood gas analysis
  • chest x-ray examination
  • holter monitoring (24h)
  • measurement of arterial blood pressure
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • pulmonary function test
  • echocardiography
  • doppler echocardiography
  • high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)/MRI (on indication 950/1200€)
  • CT angiography (on indication 1350€)
  • nursing services
  • consultation of related specialists
  • treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
  • explanation of individual treatment plan
    (the cost of medicines is not included)

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  • Medical records
  • Echocardiography (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Diseases at the University Hospital Heidelberg offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of all forms of congenital and acquired heart defects in newborns, young children and adolescents. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo.

Special attention is paid to the treatment of congenital cardiovascular diseases with the help of catheterization procedures (interventional cardiology), pediatric intensive care, as well as outpatient care for patients with congenital heart defects as part of comprehensive consultations. In addition, the tasks of the department’s physicians include interdisciplinary care for adults with congenital heart defects. The department has an in-house state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, as well as the necessary medical equipment for the diagnostics of fetal cardiac abnormalities in the womb.

The service range of the department includes:

  • Diagnostics and treatment of congenital heart diseases
    • Ventricular septal defect
    • Atrial septal defect
    • Patent ductus arteriosus
    • Pulmonary valve stenosis
    • Coarctation of the aorta
    • Aortic stenosis
    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Atrioventricular septal defect
    • Transposition of large vessels
    • Left heart hypoplastic syndrome
    • Pulmonary atresia with / without ventricular septal defect
    • Tricuspid atresia
    • Double-inlet left ventricle
    • Double outlet right ventricle
    • Persistent truncus arteriosus
    • Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
    • Supravalvular aortic stenosis (Williams-Beuren syndrome)
  • Functional diagnostics
    • Tilt test
    • Stress ECG (on a treadmill or exercise bike)
    • 12-channel digital ECG
    • Processing of high-resolution signals and digital information storing
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Diagnostics and treatment of tracheal malformations
    • Tracheomalacia
    • Tracheal stenosis
    • Combined malformations of group A and B
  • Imaging diagnostics and planning of the surgical treatment (cardiac CT, MRI)
  • Catheterization procedures
    • Catheter diagnostics in congenital and acquired heart defects in children and adolescents
    • Catheter diagnostics for congenital heart defects in young adults
    • Interventional therapeutic interventions
      • Interventional closure of the patent ductus arteriosus
      • Interventional closure of atrial and interventricular septal defects
      • Interventional occlusion of abnormal vascular pathways (collaterals)
      • Heart valve dilatation
      • Vascular dilatation
      • Stent implantation in the pulmonary artery, aorta
  • Hybrid interventions
    • Hybrid palliation of one ventricle (hybrid stage I) in patients with left heart hypoplastic syndrome
    • Intraoperative pulmonary catheterization with balloon dilatation and stent placement
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Implantation of mechanical heart support systems (Berlin Heart®)
  • Heart transplantation
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

Scientific Activities

  • Appointed as a W3 Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, Heidelberg University.
  • 2002 Habilitation, University of Heidelberg. Subject: "The system of lung endothelin and its value in pulmonary hypertension in children."
  • 1985 Doctoral dissertation, University of Freiburg (Breisgau). Subject: "The use of new suture materials in comparison with the two methods of suturing in the formation of anastomosis of the small intestine in a pig."
  • 1985 ECFMG certificate.
  • 1979 - 1985 Study of Medicine at the University of Freiburg (Breisgau).

Clinical Activities

  • Since 09/2010, Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Diseases at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 2008 - 2010 Consulting Physician, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University Center Leuven, Belgium.
  • 2003 - 2008 Leading Senior Physician, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 2000 - 2003 Senior Physician, Pediatric Cardiology Department, University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 1995 - 2000 Medical Specialist, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University hospital Heidelberg.
  • 1995 Research Fellow, Department of Congenital Heart Diseases, German Heart Center, Berlin.
  • 1994 - 1995 Research Fellow, Scholarship of the German Research Foundation (DFG), Institute of Children's Health, Hospital for Sick Children, London (UK), Department of Vascular Biology.
  • 1988 - 1994 Research Assistant, Department of Pediatrics, Free University of Berlin.
  • 1987 - 1988 Assistant Physician, Department of Internal Cardiology and Intensive Care, Karlsruhe Municipal Hospital.
  • 1986 - 1987 Research fellow at the Medical Center for Pathology at the University of Marburg.

Clinical Focuses

  • Pulmonary hypertension.
  • Catheter interventional procedures.
  • Treatment of adults with congenital heart defects.

Research Focuses

  • Pulmonary hypertension.
  • Right ventricle remodeling.
  • Interventional cardiology.

Qualifications

  • 1995 Medical Specialist in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
  • 1998 Pediatric intensive are.
  • 2000 Pediatric cardiology.
  • 2006 Neonatology.
  • 2008 Adults with congenital heart disease (EMAH).

Authorization for Advanced Training

  • Pediatrics.
  • Pediatric cardiology.
  • Intensive care.

Memberships

  • German Society of Pediatric Cardiology (DGPK).
  • German Society of Cardiology (DGK).
  • German Society of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Medicine (GNPI).
  • European Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Malformations (AEPC).

Positions and Responsibilities

  • Member of the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg.
  • Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Heart Research Foundation.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology.
  • Member of the Working Group "Interventional Cardiology" of the the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology.
  • Member of the Working Group 25 "Pulmonary hypertension" of the German Society of Cardiology.
  • Chairman of the Working Group "Genetics, basic research and hereditary muscle diseases" AEPC (2011-2014).

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About hospital

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! 

The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes which cover all fields of modern medicine. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the presence of unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of complex and rare clinical cases.

Due to successful clinical practice, the hospital has been holding leading positions in the international medical arena for many years. The basis for this popularity is the combination of the very latest technologies, competent specialists, and active research activities, which allows introducing of revolutionary diagnostic and treatment methods, which save lives.

In addition to the outstanding medical achievements, it is worth noting a particularly friendly and pleasant atmosphere, and respectful attitude towards the patient. Both doctors and nursing staff make every effort to meet all the needs and wishes of the patient, pay due attention to each clinical case, and have personal communication with the patient, which contributes to a positive treatment result.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the University Hospital Heidelberg live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in bright colors. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The patient rooms are quite spacious, they have a table with chairs for receiving visitors. Roomy wardrobes are provided for storing personal belongings. It is possible to connect to the Internet. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort rooms with a safe, refrigerator, and upholstered furniture. Patients have 24-hour access to the services of medical personnel.

Meals and Menus

The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If you for some reason do not eat all the products, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

Religion

The religious services are available upon request.

Accompanying person

During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a room or hotel of your choice.

Hotel

During the outpatient program, you may live in a hotel of your choice. The managers will help you choose the most suitable options.

The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.

  • Endovascular treatment of liver pathologies with LigaSureTM, Ultracision® and Habib®-Sealer devices
  • Correction of chest deformities in children (Nass operation)
  • Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting
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  • Operations using the da Vinci robotic system

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The hospital's team consists of more than 13,000 highly qualified employees