SPORTS CARDIOLOGY
Safely to your destination: your sports fitness examination
Sport is the best medicine - provided your heart and circulation are up to the strain. A professional sports fitness examination at PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno serves to rule out hidden risks such as undetected heart defects or inflammation before you push yourself to your limits. Whether you need a certificate for a marathon start, want to join a new club or want to get back on track safely after a long break: We test your resilience at university level for maximum safety with every heartbeat.
SPORTS CARDIOLOGY
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Prevention in sport can save lives. Preventing sudden cardiac death in particular is our top priority. PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno combines sports medicine guidelines with expert cardiology knowledge to give you the green light for your sporting goals.
- Sports medical anamnesis: Recording of previous illnesses, family strain and your specific sporting goals.
- Physical status check: Examination of the musculoskeletal system and auscultation of the heart and lungs to detect valve defects.
- Resting ECG: Basic check of cardiac electrical activity to identify congenital arrhythmias.
- Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography): Exclusion of myocardial thickening or structural abnormalities that could become dangerous under load.
- Exercise ECG (ergometry): Testing the cardiovascular response under physical stress up to the individual performance limit.
- Pulmonary function test (spirometry): Measurement of breathing capacity to rule out exercise-induced asthma or ventilation restrictions.
- Final interview & certificate: Discussion of the results and issue of your official sports fitness certificate.
When is a sports check-up essential?
Safety in sport is not a privilege for professionals. Anyone who challenges their body should know their internal basics.
Re-entrants (40+): If you want to start training intensively again after a long break.
Competition beginners: For official admission to marathons, triathlons or cycling races (often required by the organizer).
After infections: Highly recommended after severe flu-like infections or COVID-19 to rule out myocarditis.
Divers & alpinists: Special tests for suitability in extreme environments (pressure/altitude).
What we measure - security for your performance
We use objective measurement data to certify your fitness for sport. We look at both the electrical and mechanical components of your heart.
| Field of investigation | Method & focus for athletes |
| Cardiac structure | EchocardiographyExclusion of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. |
| Rhythm stability | Exercise ECGMonitoring for ventricular extrasystoles, which can occur at high intensity. |
| Blood pressure behavior | Stress blood pressure measurementCheck whether your blood pressure rises excessively under stress (exercise-induced hypertension). |
| Oxygen supply | Pulse oximetry & spirometryChecking the efficient oxygen uptake and distribution in the organism. |
| Inflammation status | Laboratory (hs-CRP / troponin)Exclusion of subclinical inflammatory processes that could endanger the heart. |
| Vascular check | Vascular screeningAssessment of the large arteries, particularly important for athletes with a history of high blood pressure. |
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Frequently asked questions about the sports check-up
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.
As a rule, annual repetition is recommended, especially if the training intensity is high. For most associations, a certificate is valid for 12 months.
Many private health insurance companies cover the costs in full. Statutory health insurance companies often subsidize sports medical examinations as part of bonus programs or special tariffs.
A resting ECG is important, but only shows a fraction. Only the combination of cardiac ultrasound and exercise ECG offers a certainty of over 90% when ruling out relevant risks.
No. The test is there to test your Actual state to evaluate. It is for safety, not to assess your sporting performance.
If we find any irregularities, PD Dr. Bruno will advise you immediately on the necessary further steps or training adjustments so that you can remain active safely.
Yes, we also carry out examinations in accordance with the guidelines of the GTÜM (Society for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine).
SPORTS CARDIOLOGY
Sports medical safety in the Stahlhof
In our practice in the New Stahlhof we understand the passion for sport. PD Dr. med. Raphael Bruno combines his clinical expertise as a cardiologist with a deep understanding of the needs of athletes. We offer you a speedy but highly precise examination in a first-class environment. After the check-up, you will leave our practice with the certainty that your heart is ready for your goals - including sound advice for your optimal training start.
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