Cadiology

A sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, tachycardia, palpitations - all of these symptoms may have perfectly harmless causes. But it is also possible, that the patient is suffering from organic problems such as diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Europe. Anyone, who finds out about their personal risk and takes corresponding action can prevent many of these life-threatening diseases and avoid serious complications.

Patients with the symptoms mentioned above should consult a cardiologist, especially if there have been numerous cases of cardiovascular disease in the family or there are other risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, smoking, high blood pressure, lipometabolic disorders, obesity and stress.