In our Floridsdorf Clinic we are among the first in Austria to implant the latest generation of wireless pacemakers, making us an international leader. The advantages of the new wireless pacemaker are numerous: It is significantly smaller than previous models. It can...
Do I still need my pacemaker or defibrillator?
You have been wearing your pacemaker or defibrillator for a long time, during the controls you are told that it is "inconspicuous". Nevertheless, you feel increasingly worse, and you wonder whether the pacemaker is still sufficient in terms of functions, or whether an...
Heart disease: Why sport should be part of the therapy!
Heartpatients benefit significantly from regular exercise. This is because exercise improves the oxygen uptake of the muscles and relieves the heart. Standard sports recommendations such as "exercise close to maximum heart rate" and "strength training with maximum...
Heart failure – do I need a CRT pacemaker?
You suffer from severe heart failure and have read that a so-called CRT pacemaker can help. Now you wonder for you is suitable and would help? CRT stands for "cardiac resynchronization therapy." It is a small pacemaker that controls and stimulates both chambers of the...