Resting, stress and long-term ECG

The ECG (electrocardiogram) is an important standard diagnostic tool in the detection of heart diseases. By placing external electrodes, the spread of excitation in the heart is recorded and recorded in the form of a characteristic curve. This makes it possible to make a statement about the frequency, rhythm, the electrical axis of the heart and other criteria. The ECG can be performed quickly and non-invasively and allows many heart diseases to be diagnosed or ruled out. 

In cases of cardiac arrhythmias, a long-term ECG recording may be necessary. We also offer this examination procedure in our general practice. The evaluation of the findings is carried out by the Cardio Center of Bethanien Hospital (CCB).

This allows us to identify genetically determined diseases (Brugada syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome) and the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation, which can lead to serious complications such as strokes. Conduction disorders such as atrioventricular block (AV block) can also be detected reliably and early. You will receive comprehensive advice on this topic during your cardiology consultation .

During the spiroergometric examination, we measure your vital parameters (blood pressure, saturation, heart rate) and, using a face mask, your respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide, respiratory gas volumes) under continuously increasing strain. This eight to 25-minute sports test enables your GPs in Frankfurt to measure your fitness by measuring your Vo2max/peak and to compare it with age and gender norms using standard values. After this measurement, we can see where you currently stand in terms of your physical fitness. In addition, by measuring the ventilatory thresholds, we can determine in which load ranges your muscles convert energy and in which combustion mode (aerobic/anaerobic). This enables us to create highly individualized training plans for your normal everyday sport or your upcoming sporting challenge, such as a marathon, triathlon, etc. This enables you to train efficiently and purposefully or to counteract certain metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Training errors can also be avoided in this way.