health check glossary

It may be surprising that even in affluent societies, deficiency symptoms still occur and become significant. This is the case with iron deficiency anemia: 1-2 percent of the adult population is affected by it. A pure Eisenmangel without evidence of anemia (anemia) is already present in 11% of women of childbearing age and 4% of men. Undersupply can also be demonstrated in many children and adolescents.

The electrocardiogram (ECG) (from ancient Greek καρδία kardía 'heart' and γράμμα grámma 'written') is the recording of the sum of the electrical activities of all heart muscle fibers. Electrocardiogram means heart voltage curve in German, occasionally it is also called heart writing.

This examination determines the density of the bone. We perform the osteodensitometry with a quantitative ultrasound examination. The advantage: There is no radiation exposure.

Even in ancient times, electrically charged fish, such as the electric ray, were used as a painkiller. In the 20th century, a number of procedures for electrotherapy

Thrombosis often develops silently. However, if it occurs Embolism, the acute consequences are dramatic. The basis for the development of a Thrombosis is a disturbed blood circulation: a local blood clot, a thrombus, forms on the vessel wall. Changes in the vessel walls, blood flow or blood composition can be responsible for this.

Ergometry is one of the most important diagnostic cardiological procedures.

With the huge range of food available - there are now more than 120 different foods available in stores - it is not always easy to put together a suitable, sensible and tasty meal.

Very rare rhythm disturbances that occur but are noticed by the patient can be treated with the event recorder be recorded.

Ultrasound examination of the leg vessels can provide an accurate statement about the risk of circulatory disorders in the leg area (e.g. smoker's legs).

Ultrasound examination of the neck vessels is the most suitable method for detecting early narrowing and wall changes of the carotid arteries. 

Read here what the blood test of a fitness test includes.

First, a clarification of terms: The term Folic acid refers to an artificially produced vitamin, also called vitamin B 9. The naturally occurring compounds of this vitamin are called folates. In everyday language, both forms are referred to as folic acid.

Free radicals are highly reactive atoms or molecules that have one or more free (unpaired) electrons. 

gallstones occur more frequently than is generally believed. Around 15-20% of all Germans have them and often do not know about them. Until the stones cause problems: Sudden severe pain in the upper abdomen, which can radiate to the shoulder, feeling of fullness, heartburn and flatulence, nausea and vomiting are typical symptoms of biliary colic caused by one or more gallstones.

The Gastroscopy (Gastroscopy) is an endoscopic examination of the stomach. Using a special endoscope, we examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Modern instruments are hardly larger than 1 cm in diameter. Gastroscopy usually only takes a few minutes.