Cardiology and Pulmonology
Certainty starts with clear functional classification
Dyspnoea, chest pain, a weakened constitution or syncope cannot often be clearly attributed to the heart or lungs.
Functional diagnostics reduce this uncertainty until a sound assessment can be made.
When symptoms transcend disciplinary boundaries, this calls for integrated cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
Integrated cardiopulmonary diagnostics
Many indications straddle both the heart and the lungs as medical disciplines.
Diagnostic certainty can be attained only when both perspectives are assessed together.
Cardiologists and pulmonologists work closely with each other – from determining the indication through evaluation to interpreting the findings in the report.
This allows for nuanced assessments to be made even when the classification is unclear and provides a sound basis for treatment decisions.
Diagnostics in everyday practice
Monitoring studies allow for a prompt assessment to be made directly in a clinical setting.
All technical procedures are carried out in the clinic.
The specialist medical assessment is made on an interdisciplinary basis.
Benefits for the clinic
Specialist report without referral
Diagnostic assessment by experienced cardiologists and pulmonologists – without the need for patients to book additional appointments with specialists
Timely basis for decision-making
A clinically significant report with a recommendation for further action within 24 hours
No investment in in-clinic equipment or infrastructure
No acquisition costs, no maintenance and no technical administration in the clinic
Reliable logistics and support from a single source
Delivery and collection of the devices by the Viollier customer service team
Complete patient guidance in the clinic.
Monitoring studies
Heart rhythm & blood pressure
24-hour ECG
Recording heart rhythm and heart rate in an everyday setting
7-day ECG (long-term ECG)
Long-term monitoring for rare arrhythmic events
24-hour blood pressure monitoring
Assessment of day and night profile and effectiveness of treatment
Breathing & oxygen supply
Pulse oximetry
Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and respiratory flow
Polygraphy
Measurement of respiratory flow, oxygen saturation, heart rate and body position
Settlement
The medical report is prepared directly by Viollier.
How it works in an everyday clinical setting
- Ordering of monitoring devices
- Delivery and collection of the devices by the Viollier customer service team
- Clear instructions for fitting and use
- Specialist medical report within 24 hours
- Digital transmission of the report with diagnosis and, where indicated possible clinical recommendation regarding treatment
Advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostics
If monitoring alone is not sufficient, further examinations can be performed:
- Resting ECG
- Exercise ECG (ergometry)
- Spirometry & body plethysmography
- Diffusion measurement (DLCO)
- Combined cardiopulmonary analysis (spiroergometry)
All results are assessed on an interrelated basis – not in isolation.
Further information
Documents on preparation, diagnostics and services offered.