How does it work and which examinations are involved?
Two appointments are required for the premium check-up due to its scope:
1st appointment | approx. 1.0 - 1.5 h:
- Blood sample (complete blood count, GOT, GPT, GGT, lipase, creatinine incl. GFR, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, uric acid, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, urea, alkaline phosphatase, cholinesterase, calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, blood sugar, total protein, HbA1c, CRP, lipoprotein a, transferrin, ferritin, IgA, TSH, fT3, fT4, Quick, PTT, INR, vitamin D
- Urine test incl. microalbumin
- Handing over the stool tube for the immunological stool test (colorectal cancer screening)
- Medical history interview
- Physical examination
- Vaccination advice and checking the vaccination record
- Skin cancer screening
- Ultrasound of the abdominal organs
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Resting ECG
- Bioelectrical measurement of body composition (BIA)
- ABI measurement
- Pulse wave velocity analysis
2nd appointment | approx. 1.0 - 1.5 h:
- Pulmonary function test (spirometry)
- Ultrasound of the carotid arteries (carotids)
- Echocardiography Exercise ECG
- Final meeting with nutritional advice and burnout prevention meeting
Which examination devices are used?
Ultrasound
We examine you using the latest technology. Phillips Affiniti CVx STd. is available for your ultrasound examination.
Exercise ECG
The Ergoselect 12 from Ergoline with high-precision measurement technology is available for the exercise ECG. It has integrated blood pressure measurement and is approved for a patient weight of up to 200 kg. The ECG is recorded via a continuous 12-channel lead.
Body fat analysis (BIA measurement)
The measurement is carried out using the Seca mBCA 555 high-precision scale, which is equipped with the latest technology and is approved for patients weighing up to 300 kg. The scale delivers the measurement result within a few seconds. Fat and fat-free mass, total body water, extracellular water, intracellular water and skeletal muscle mass are analyzed.
What should you look out for before the appointment?
- Don't forget your vaccination card
- Please wear sportswear for the second appointment (you may work up a sweat during the exercise ECG) and bring a towel to dry off after the exercise if necessary
- Please come to the check-up sober
When is it necessary to repeat the check-up?
We generally recommend that you have a check-up once a year. This allows you to keep a close eye on your health. If disease processes are detected at an early stage, they can often be treated well or even cured.
Will the costs be covered by my health insurance?
The Cardio Check-up is billed in accordance with the current scale of fees for doctors (GOÄ). You will receive a medical service statement by post. Unfortunately, cash payments are not possible.
Private health insurance usually covers the entire cost of the examination. If you are unsure as to whether the costs will be covered, please clarify this with your health insurance company in advance.
The statutory health insurance companies offer a separate preventive check-up every three years in a very reduced form (see Check-up 35).
Further check-ups
GU 35*: Is a health examination which is subsidized by the statutory health insurance companies.
PERFORMANCE | BASIC | PREMIUN | CARDIO | GU 35* |
Medical history | ||||
Detailed initial anamnesis | + | + | + | + |
Vaccination passport check | + | + | + | + |
Full body examination | + | + | + | + |
Laboratory | ||||
GU 35 Laboratory | + | |||
Standard laboratory | + | |||
Extended laboratory | + | |||
Cardio Lab | + | |||
Cancer prevention | ||||
Prostate examination | + | |||
Intestinal examination (IFOB) | + | |||
Skin cancer screening | + | |||
Ultrasound | ||||
Thyroid gland | + | + | + | |
Abdominal organs | + | + | ||
Abdominal aorta | + | + | ||
Carotid arteries | + | + | ||
Cardiac ultrasound | + | + | + | |
Cardiovascular check | ||||
ECG | + | + | + | |
24h blood pressure | + | |||
24h ECG | + | |||
Ergometry | + | + | ||
Stress echocardiography | + | |||
ABI measurement | + | + | + | |
Pulse wave velocity | + | + | + | |
Lung check | ||||
Spirometry | + | + | + | |
Body composition | ||||
Body fat analysis | + | + | + | |
Lung check | ||||
Discussion of findings | + | + | + | + |
Nutritional advice | + | + | + | + |
Burnout prophylaxis talk | + | |||
Final report | + | + | + |
