Cardiology Offenbach (Hesse): Prof. Bauer

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Prof. Dr Timm Bauer is a heart specialist and head physician at the Clinic for Cardiology, Intensive Care Medicine, and General Internal Medicine at Sana Klinikum Offenbach.

Prof. Bauer's team offers the entire spectrum of non-invasive and invasive/interventional cardiology and is the first contact for all cardiac diseases. Catheter-supported interventions on coronary vessels and heart valves in state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratories and diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias are the clinic's primary focus.

Catheter Assisted Cardiac Therapies

The experienced physicians at the Clinic for Cardiology at the Sana Klinikum in Offenbach have been routinely and professionally carrying out interventional procedures on the heart under the direction of Prof. Dr Timm Bauer for many years. The gentle procedures are suitable for treating various diseases, and the clinic covers the entire spectrum of invasive diagnostics and therapy and has two catheter systems. This means complex and protracted procedures can be carried out simultaneously, and emergencies can be dealt with flexibly.

The heart specialists have used the state-of-the-art catheter-based clipping procedure (Mitra- and TriClips) for leaks in the mitral and tricuspid valves for many years. Clipping is particularly suitable for older or seriously ill patients who are no longer willing to undergo conventional heart surgery.

The team can carry out a catheter-assisted closure of the atrial appendage (LAA occluder) in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who are not allowed to take or cannot tolerate a strong blood thinner (oral anticoagulation). This can significantly reduce the risk of a blood clot and a resulting stroke without having to take a strong blood thinner.

The persistent foramen ovale, on the other hand, is a small opening between the two atria of the heart that remains open in some people after birth. There is a risk of blood clots traveling from the right to the left atrium and potentially causing a stroke. In a particular procedure, the opening can be closed using a catheter. The Offenbach physicians use a so-called PFO occluder for this purpose. In the case of an atrial septal defect, an ASD occluder is also used between the two atria. Both procedures are carried out under echography monitoring via the inguinal vein. In this way, the openings can be permanently closed.

The cardiology specialists at the Sana Klinikum Offenbach achieve excellent treatment results thanks to the high number of cases and many years of expertise.

Catheter-Assisted Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease is caused by arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries become calcified and narrow, so the heart muscle is no longer sufficiently supplied with blood. This can lead to a feeling of tightness in the chest and shortness of breath or, in the worst case, to a heart attack. The Sana Klinik Offenbach has all the latest equipment available for diagnostics, and the team also specializes in intravascular imaging. This unique technique enables a more detailed visualization of the blood vessels and their condition. Prof. Dr Bauer's team is highly experienced in treating coronary heart disease, and the clinic offers complex interventions at the highest level.

The modern procedure of rotational ablation, also known as rotational atherectomy, uses a rotating instrument to remove calcifications from narrowed vessels. It is particularly suitable for severe cases of calcification where conventional treatment with stents may prove difficult. The cardiologists in Offenbach will discuss in detail and clearly which specific method is ideal for the patient.

A careful approach is essential in the case of a narrowing at the very beginning of the left coronary artery, the so-called main trunk. The left coronary artery is extremely important for blood flow to the heart. In the past, only bypass surgery was available for this. Prof. Bauer's team has also used catheter-assisted stent therapy for many years. We decide with the specialists on-site on the choice of procedure.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Medicine in Offenbach

The cardiological intensive care unit is a focal point of cardiology in Offenbach. Patients receive optimal care from staff trained in intensive care medicine there. State-of-the-art medical equipment enables intensive-care patients to receive individually tailored and specialized care for each patient. It serves as a contact point for patients with a wide range of severe heart conditions, from heart attacks and heart failure to acute life-threatening arrhythmias.

Prof. Dr Bauer's team has many years of experience and expertise managing life-threatening situations and critically ill patients. All senior physicians have additional qualifications in intensive care medicine. Continuous monitoring and multidisciplinary care are very important in intensive care medicine in Offenbach and are implemented to a specific and highly professional standard.

Specialist in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure

Heart failure is a severe illness that can severely affect the quality of life of the patients. Loss of performance, shortness of breath, and water retention are classic symptoms. Heart failure is associated with a shortened life expectancy. At the Sana Klinik for Cardiology in Offenbach, special attention is paid to treating patients with heart failure.

The latest and state-of-the-art treatment methods and constant scientific progress in treatment have improved the prognosis. The cardiology clinic in Offenbach, led by Prof. Dr Bauer, offers special heart failure consultation hours to provide comprehensive care for affected patients.

The clinic carries out all interventional procedures for the treatment of heart failure with great expertise. These include cardiac resynchronization, minimally invasive clip therapy, ablation treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, and percutaneous cardiovascular support systems.

Sports Cardiology

Sports cardiology is focused on the effects of physical activity (or inactivity) on the cardiovascular system in different age and performance ranges. This includes content and knowledge of cardiology, performance physiology, and sports practice. Sports cardiology, therefore, has close relations to cardiology and sports medicine. The experienced head physician, Prof. Dr Bauer, has excellent expertise with his additional qualification in sports medicine, additional qualification in sports cardiology (level 3, the highest category in Germany), and many years of experience in top-class sports. Beginners, amateurs, and competitive athletes with and without heart disease receive cardiological check-ups (including determining the individual risk profile) and important training recommendations from Prof. Bauer.

Please visit the website of the Clinic for Cardiology, Internal Intensive Care Medicine, and General Internal Medicine for more information.