All about the heart

More than 60,000 people die of sudden cardiac death in Germany every year. Sudden cardiac death is a cardiovascular arrest caused by heart failure. Although sudden cardiac death itself occurs abruptly and within a few minutes, in about half of all cases it is preceded by signs. In addition to pain…

The Cold Heart: winter tips for heart patients

It is obvious: the human body always tries to maintain a constant temperature. Both cold and warm ambient temperatures must therefore be balanced. So, the body cools or heats and both mean increased strain on the cardiovascular system. The…

Hot temperatures of over 30 degrees can be a problem for many people - especially those with cardiovascular problems. There is a risk of serious health consequences: sudden drop in blood pressure, circulatory collapse or heat stroke. 

People with heart failure, high blood pressure or other…

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is currently on the rise worldwide and the resulting crisis is also having a major impact on healthcare systems. Doctors¹ and leading professional associations such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC)² are now calling for the rapid…

Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease may suffer from complications if they contract the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). This may include plaque destabilization, infarction or exacerbation of heart failure. Due to this fact, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has published n…

Out of 100 people who suffer a heart attack, only about 50 survive the following year. The reason: heart failure, which often develops after a heart attack, remains undetected or treatment is faulty.¹

What is heart failure?

The main cause of heart failure is a previous heart attack. Depending…

June 7^th, 2017

To endure a heart attack is a shaping experience. Those affected must often also take lifelong medications. Even when feeling well after a successful cardiac intervention, they should make a conscientious lifestyle change. Our lifestyle is often a decisive cause of a heart attack.…

June 5^th, 2017

CardioSecur has developed a HeartAge Calculator. This calculates if your heart age is younger than, older than, or corresponds to your actual age.

How can it be, that your heart age doesn’t match your actual age?
Lifestyle plays a big role in our general state of health. This…

March 2^nd, 2017

Spring is one of the nicest times of the year, but not for those who suffer from allergies. Hay fever season begins and itching eyes and a running nose start. Few people know, however, that severe allergies impact the immune system and the cardiovascular system as well. The…

July 18^th, 2016

Whether or not your heart health is impaired: traveling is good for your heart health!

This is the conclusion of an ongoing trial, which monitors cardiac risk factors since 1948. Men aged between 35 and 57 years were examined in the trial. The trial concluded that the risk of…

July 12^th, 2015

Seemingly healthy but sick: For people with Brugada syndrome the first symptoms can already be fatal.

Although persons affected carry a genetic defect that may lead to the Brugada syndrome since they were born, most still feel healthy. However, appearances are deceiving: The…