Located in Solingen, one of Germany's most advanced medical centers, Städtisches Klinikum Solingen is a comprehensive academic hospital affiliated with the University of Cologne. With 15 specialized clinics, centers, and institutes, it stands among the largest healthcare facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The hospital maintains prestigious certifications from the German Trauma Center, German Cancer Society, WHO, UNICEF, and TÜV RHEINLAND, ensuring exceptional safety standards and treatment quality.
Patients benefit from cutting-edge facilities, experienced German specialists, and an institution recognized for combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Most patients fly home on day 3 or 4. Office work with a hat is fine after day 10; client-facing work most patients delay until day 14. Final result settles between months 9 and 12.
Appointment scheduled; wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for a stress test.
Check in and provide your medical and family heart-health history.
Blood pressure, a resting ECG and a fasting lipid and cardiac blood panel are taken.
An echocardiogram is performed to view heart chambers and valves.
If indicated, a treadmill stress test is done and the cardiologist examines you.
The cardiologist explains your heart-health report and any follow-up advice.
Wear comfortable footwear and avoid heavy meals, caffeine and smoking for a few hours beforehand. Your doctor may adjust certain medications.
Yes. It uses harmless sound waves, involves no radiation and causes no discomfort.
Resting tests are usually reviewed the same day, while some blood results may follow shortly after.