PREVENTION INSTEAD OF AFTERCARE
Prevention: your protective shield for a healthy heart
The best heart disease is the one that doesn't develop in the first place. With PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno prevention is at the heart of our daily work. We do not wait for symptoms to appear, but identify your individual risk factors at a stage where they can be effectively corrected. Using a combination of state-of-the-art laboratory diagnostics, high-end imaging and sound lifestyle advice, we develop your personal strategy for a long, heart-healthy life.
PREVENTION INSTEAD OF AFTERCARE
Thinking ahead: 7 steps in your prevention plan
Prevention is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a tailor-made suit. PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno analyzes your genetics, metabolism and lifestyle to create a precise risk profile. Our aim is to proactively prevent the development of arteriosclerosis and heart failure.
- Risk screening: Recording of blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids as a basis for preventive care.
- Genetic evaluation:Query familial clusters of infarcts or strokes for early detection of hereditary risks.
- Vascular check-up: Measurement of the vessel wall thickness (intima-media) to determine the biological vessel age.
- Heart check: Sonographic assessment of the heart muscle for the first signs of stress reactions
- Inflammation markers: Analysis of highly sensitive CRP for the detection of hidden vascular inflammation.
- Performance check: Testing the resilience of the heart and lungs to optimize physical activity.
- Prevention coaching: Creation of an individual roadmap for diet, exercise and, if necessary, drug protection.
When should you start screening?
Prevention knows no age, but there are phases of life and factors that make a specialist check-up particularly urgent.
People with heavy workloadsIn case of chronic stress, lack of sleep and irregular diet to prevent cardiovascular events.
From the age of 35To establish a reliable baseline for heart health and stop gradual changes.
With existing risk factorsIf smoking, obesity or lack of exercise characterize your everyday life.
Family history of stressIf close relatives had heart problems at an early age (men <55 years, women <65 years)
What we measure - data for your future
We take a deep look into your metabolism and vascular biology. In the New Stahlhof we use parameters that go far beyond the standard blood count.
| Focus area | Method & benefit |
| Vessel status | Duplex sonographyEarly detection of the smallest deposits (plaques) in the carotid arteries. |
| Metabolic reserve | HOMA IndexMeasurement of insulin resistance for the early detection of impending diabetes. |
| Vascular elasticity | Pulse wave analysisAssessment of how flexible or stiff your arteries already are. |
| Special lipid diagnostics | Lipoprotein(a) & ApoBAnalysis of genetic risk factors that are often missing in the standard check. |
| Heart stress marker | NT-proBNPDetection of an incipient overload of the heart muscle. |
| Stress axis | HRV measurementAnalysis of heart rate variability to determine your stress level. |
PREVENTION INSTEAD OF AFTERCARE
Frequently asked questions about longevity medicine
Early clarification of symptoms or risk factors is the key to long-term heart health. Our cardiology practice in Düsseldorf offers you the right specialized care for every need.
Statutory preventive care is an important basis. As cardiologists, however, we look much deeper: we use high-end ultrasound and specialized laboratory values to quantify the risk to the heart and blood vessels more precisely.
In many cases, yes. If we optimally adjust risk factors such as high blood pressure or cholesterol at an early stage, the process of vascular calcification can be massively slowed down or stopped.
If the findings are normal, we recommend an interval of two years. If risk factors are present, an annual check-up is advisable.
There is no "one" factor. The interplay of blood pressure, blood lipids and lifestyle is decisive. Our job is to find the weakest link in this chain.
Data protection and discretion are our top priorities. All molecular and genetic analyses are carried out in certified specialist laboratories. An exercise ECG or spiroergometry are an integral part of comprehensive prevention in order to be able to train safely, and the results are only transmitted to Dr. Raphael Bruno in encrypted form. The data is used solely to create your individual therapy plan and will not be passed on to third parties.
Cardiological examinations in Düsseldorf
For those with private insurance and all those with statutory insurance as self-payers:
PREVENTION INSTEAD OF AFTERCARE
Exclusive pension provision with vision
Prevention requires time and an atmosphere of trust. In the practice of PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno in the New Stahlhof Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We take the time to discuss your results in detail and develop strategies together that really fit into your life. Enjoy medical care that combines discretion, scientific excellence and a first-class ambience - for the good feeling of having done everything for your health.
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