Services offered
With 1,500 open heart surgery procedures and more than 6,400 catheterization procedures per year, Brandenburg Heart Center is one of the leading cardiac units in Germany. Please read on to find out more about the services we offer.
Our patients can feel secure in the knowledge that the Brandenburg Heart Center has 20 years of experience in providing expert medical and nursing care. The interdisciplinary approach and close cooperation between the Departments of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery is a key factor in this respect, optimizing patient safety and offering maximum reassurance.
Every year, over 5,000 cardiothoracic procedures are performed at our Center. These involve a whole variety of up-to-date, minimally-invasive procedures. We also specialize in providing comprehensive treatment for heart failure, as well as providing a comprehensive program of home monitoring.
We have an ongoing program of research aimed at developing new clinical procedures. Results from our research have been presented at a large number of national and international meetings, as well as having published both nationally and internationally. As a result of this, we are able to offer our patients the very latest in treatment concepts in addition to the more established treatment options.
24h emergency treatment for heart attack
Our hospital's catheterization laboratory is staffed around the clock to provide emergency treatment for patients with acute heart attack (myocardial infarction). This service is provided by our Chest Pain Unit (CPU), which has been certified by the German Cardiac Society (Gesellschaft für Kardiologie). More
How is heart disease diagnosed?
Determining the exact nature of a patient's heart problems usually involves a number of diagnostic steps, and a broad range of diagnostic techniques, ranging from blood tests to cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. More
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What conditions do we provide treatment for?
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Aortic aneurysm
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An aortic aneurysm is a dilation (ballooning) of part of the aorta, that can occur either in sections of the aorta running through the chest or the abdomen. If undiagnosed, an aortic aneurysm can become life-threatening. more
These therapy options can help:
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Aortic Stenosis
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Aortic Stenosis
The heart valve separating the left ventricle from the aorta may lose its flexibility, thus impeding the normal flow of blood between the heart and the rest of the body. more
These therapy options can help:
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High blood presure
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High blood presure
Long-term high blood pressure may cause irreversible damage to blood vessels. Potential causes of high blood pressure include stress, obesity, and excessive salt intake. more
These therapy options can help:
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Carotid artery stenosis
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Carotid artery stenosis
Carotid artery stenosis occurs when the carotid arteries become narrowed due to a build-up of fatty deposits (plaques) on the artery walls. In some cases, this condition may lead to stroke. more
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Endocarditis
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Endocarditis
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) that may result in the heart valves becoming leaky. Endocarditis is usually treated with antibiotics. more
These therapy options can help:
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Heart attack
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Heart attack
A heart attack happens when one of the coronary arteries becomes blocked. A heart attack constitutes a medical emergency that usually occurs as a result of coronary heart disease. more
These therapy options can help:
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Heart failure
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Heart failure
Heart failure is one of the most common cardiac diseases and, particularly in elderly patients, may lead to reduced physical and mental health. more
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Heart valve disease
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Heart valve disease
Heart valve disease is a disease affecting the function of the heart valves. Faulty heart valves may lead to excess strain being placed on the heart, which in turn may lead to heart failure. more
These therapy options can help:
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Cardiac arrhythmia
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Cardiac arrhythmia
Als Herzrhythmusstörung werden unterschiedliche krankhafte Veränderungen der elektrischen Herzerregung bezeichnet, bei denen das Herz zu langsam, zu schnell oder unregelmäßig schlägt. more
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
This particular condition is characterized by a thickening of the heart muscle, and is associated with severely reduced physical capacity. more
These therapy options can help:
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Coronary heart disease
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Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is a condition affecting the coronary arteries. One of the cardinal symptoms of coronary heart disease is seizure-like chest pain. more
These therapy options can help:
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Lung cancer & pulmonary embolism
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Lung cancer & pulmonary embolism
Sometimes, tests for heart disease may reveal that a patient also has a lung tumor. If heart surgery has been scheduled anyway, it may be possible to arrange for this lung tumor to be removed at the same time. more
These therapy options can help:
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Mitral regurgitation
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Mitral regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation is a relatively common condition where the atrioventricular valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart fails to close properly. more
These therapy options can help:
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Mitral valve stenosis
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Mitral valve stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis is relatively rare, and is characterized by a narrowed (stenotic) mitral valve between the left atrium This type of valve disease is not very common. more
These therapy options can help:
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Myocarditis
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Myocarditis
The term myocarditis refers to any inflammatory condition affecting the heart muscle. These inflammatory conditions may be caused by viruses or bacteria but may also be caused by certain poisons and medicines. more
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Pericarditis
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Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the protective sac surrounding the heart (pericardium), which is made up of connective tissue. Pericarditis may result in chest pain and is usually treated with medication. more
These therapy otions can help:
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Peripheral arterial disease
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Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease, a condition also referred to as "smoker's leg" or "window shopper's disease" in German, is characterized by impaired blood flow to the extremities. more
These therapy options can help:
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Atrial septal defect
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Atrial septal defect
This congenital defect affects the wall (septum) separating the two atria, or upper chambers of the heart. This defect leads to blood flowing from the left into the right side of the heart - and may cause heart failure. more
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What types of treatment do we offer?
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Aortic surgery
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Aortic surgery
If an aneurysm develops, i.e. if part of the aorta enlarges and balloons out, the aorta is at risk of rupturing. Stents or prostheses can be used to prevent this from occurring. more
Aortic surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Bypass surgery
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Bypass surgery
During bypass surgery, vessel grafts are used to bypass narrowed sections in the coronary arteries. This ensures that sufficient amounts of oxygen and blood can reach the heart. more
Bypass surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Carotid artery surgery
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Carotid artery surgery
In a patient presenting with severe stenosis of a carotid artery, carotid stenting can reduce the patient's risk of stroke. more
Carotid artery surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Electrophysiology procedures for heart failure
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Electrophysiology procedures for heart failure
Over the past 10 years, electrophysiology procedures have gained recognition as a specialist treatment approach for patients with heart failure. more
Electrophysiology procedures for heart failure can help with the following conditions:
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Vascular surgery
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Vascular surgery
Vascular surgery can treat conditions such as atherosclerosis and general weakening of the artery walls, thus preventing a reduction in the flow of blood through the arteries. more
Vascular surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Heart valve surgery
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Heart valve surgery
Heart valve surgery may involve a whole variety of catheter-based and open heart surgery procedures, all of which are aimed at re-establishing normal heart valve function. more
Heart valve surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Catheter ablation
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Catheter ablation
Difficult-to-treat cardiac arrhythmias may respond to special catheter-based procedures. These procedures target areas of the heart affected by pathological changes, which cause additional electrical impulses to be produced. more
Catheter ablation can help with the following conditions:
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Combined cardiac procedures
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Combined cardiac procedures
In patients presenting with a number of different conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels, it may be possible to combine surgical treatments in such a way as to perform them as part of one single procedure. more
Combined cardiac procedures can help with the following conditions:
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Surgery for coronary heart disease
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Surgery for coronary heart disease
Surgical procedures involving the coronary arteries become necessary when deposits on the artery walls lead to a narrowing of the arteries, resulting in a reduced flow of blood. more
Surgery for coronary heart disease can help with the following conditions:
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Atrial septal defect repair
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Atrial septal defect repair
An atrial septal defect, effectively a hole in the wall between the two atria, may need to be repaired. more
Atrial septal defect repair can help with the following conditions:
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Minimally-invasive procedures
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Minimally-invasive procedures
The term "minimally-invasive" refers to a whole range of different surgical techniques. These are characterized by a reduced level of invasiveness, which results in less trauma for the patient. more
Minimally-invasive procedures can help with the following conditions:
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Pericardiocentesis
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Pericardiocentesis
During this procedure, fluid is removed from the pericardium via a needle inserted through the skin, thus preventing it from interfering with the normal function of the heart. more
Pericardiocentesis can help with the following conditions:
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Peripheral vascular surgery
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Peripheral vascular surgery
Some patients with narrowing of the arteries in the neck, pelvis or legs, as well as some patients with aneurysms, may be able to be treated using catheter-based procedures. more
Peripheral vascular surgery can help with the following conditions:
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Renal denervation
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Renal denervation
Renal denervation is an additional treatment option in patients with resistant hypertension. The procedure is usually performed in a catheterization laboratory. more
Renal denervation can help with the following conditions:
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Arrhythmia surgery
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Arrhythmia surgery
Atrial fibrillation is a type of cardiac arrhythmia that increases a patient's risk of stroke. Specific measures will therefore need to be taken prior to and during surgery. more
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Pacemaker systems
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Pacemaker systems
Not only can modern pacemaker systems be used to stimulate the heart to beat faster but they can also be used to prevent a life-threateningly fast heart rate, as well as alleviating the symptoms of heart failure. more
Pacemaker systems can help with the following conditions:
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Cardiac device lead extraction
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Cardiac device lead extraction
Cardiac device lead extraction may become necessary in the event of infection, or due to other complications arising in relation to an implantable cardiac device. more
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Home monitoring
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Home monitoring
Home monitoring - or remote monitoring - is used primarily in relation to patients with heart disease, and involves the remote transfer of patient-related data. more
Home monitoring can help with the following conditions:
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Left atrial appendage closure
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Left atrial appendage closure
Effective stroke prevention via the closure of the left atrial appendage is of great significance in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. more
The left atrial appendage closure can help with the following conditions:
