We have the potential to live to be over 90. More importantly, however, we have the potential to stay healthy for over 90 years. Because it’s a fact: most diseases and medical causes of death are preventable (1).
The idea that life ends at 70 and that ageing must feel bad is an outdated cliché. On the contrary: if you take care of your health early on, you can enjoy the decades of retirement in the best of health.
To effectively prevent serious diseases, it is crucial to recognize them early. Studies show that the individual, relative risk of developing serious illnesses can vary by a factor of 10 from person to person (2).
Health check-ups provide the necessary clarity here. Just one or two visits to the doctor are enough to gain complete transparency about your health and receive individualized recommendations for action that can enable you to lead a healthy life beyond the age of 90.
The earlier we recognize the development of serious diseases, the sooner we can prevent them from having serious and, in the worst case, fatal consequences.
We recommend that every patient at least has the general “Check-Up 35” carried out every three years regularly (clinical examination with blood tests). In our opinion, this is far from sufficient, but it is at least a first step. It is covered by all statutory health insurance companies.
For those who want a higher level of detail and therefore more control over their health, a more comprehensive check-up is available. Compared to the “Check-Up 35”, this is many times more detailed and therefore much more reliable.
Below we offer you a simple overview of your check-up options. All components are based on medical principles – described by doctors as “evidence-based” – and are in line with the scale of fees for doctors.
How it works, symptoms & causes
Through its pumping function, the heart ensures that blood circulates throughout the body, supplying our tissues with oxygen and nutrients, while waste products are carried away for disposal. When heart function is impaired, symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, excessive fatigue and swelling in the legs can occur. Causes of impaired heart function can include heart disease such as coronary heart disease (CHD), heart attacks, heart valve disease or cardiac arrhythmia. High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as lifestyle factors such as smoking, an unhealthy diet and a lack of physical activity also contribute to heart problems.
Can related diseases be treated well?
🟡 Sometimes
Is it easy to identify risks at an early stage with a check-up?
🟢 often
If the risk has been identified, is the disease easily preventable?
🟢 often
In most cases, heart attacks and strokes are caused by the acute blockage of a blood vessel. If the blood can no longer flow, the heart or brain tissue dies – a process known as an infarction. A stroke is therefore also referred to as a cerebral infarction.
Both events are often fatal and are the most common cause of death in the world. In Germany alone, around 350,000 people died from a heart or brain attack in 2023. The process that leads to a heart attack begins at an early age and it often takes decades for the event to occur. The earlier the risk is reduced, the greater the chance that a heart attack will never occur. How high the personal risk is and how to minimize it can be determined by a combination of several examinations.
Can the disease be treated well?
🟡 Sometimes
Can risks be identified in good time with a check-up?
🟢 Almost always
Can the disease be prevented or delayed after a check-up?
🟢 Almost always
When looking at the most common medical causes of death in Germany, strokes and heart attacks are in first place, followed by cancer (3). Mental illnesses and behavioral disorders (especially dementia) have recently slipped from third to fourth place. Together, these diseases accounted for 63% of all deaths in 2023. All three causes of death have one thing in common: their risk is significantly increased in the presence of metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Can the disease be treated well?
🟡 Sometimes
Is it easy to identify risks at an early stage with a check-up?
🟢 Almost always
If the risk has been identified, can the disease be prevented or delayed?
🟢 Almost always
Choose the right check-up for you & make an appointment. We guarantee that we will find an appointment that suits you perfectly.
So come to our practice. Here we carry out the examination and evaluation and take time to answer all your questions and concerns.
In a subsequent telephone appointment, we will discuss your therapy, sports, and nutrition plan and arrange a follow-up appointment. This is how we ensure your long-term success.
€420-480 depending on difficulty and time required
€680-750 depending on difficulty and time required
Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Dr. Luhmann is a specialist in cardiology and internal medicine and has the additional qualification in emergency medicine awarded by the Bavarian Medical Association.
In addition, Dr. Luhmann is certified in special cardiovascular prevention, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter/ defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by the German Cardiac Society Academy.
A Premium Heart Health Check is a comprehensive preventive evaluation offered by a cardiology provider. It goes far beyond basic health screenings by combining detailed cardiac diagnostics, metabolic evaluations, lifestyle assessment, and personalized planning. The goal is to detect cardiovascular risk factors or early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear, enabling early intervention and long-term heart protection.
The Premium Heart Health Check may be especially valuable for:
Individuals aged 35–50 who want to understand their long-term heart risk.
Those with one or more cardiovascular risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history of heart disease, obesity, smoking).
People under stress, or with unhealthy lifestyle habits seeking preventive care.
Anyone with symptoms such as occasional chest discomfort, breathlessness, or palpitations even if mild.
Health-conscious individuals who wish to monitor and optimize their heart health through cardiology insights.
A high-quality Premium Heart Health Check typically includes (but is not limited to) the following elements:
| Test / Assessment | Purpose / What it reveals |
|---|---|
| Full medical history and lifestyle assessment | Risk factors, habits, symptoms, family history |
| Resting ECG (electrocardiogram) | Detect rhythm abnormalities, prior silent issues |
| Exercise or stress ECG / treadmill test | To see how the heart performs under physical stress, reveal inducible ischemia |
| Echocardiography (heart ultrasound) | Structural evaluation: heart chambers, valves, pumping function |
| Blood tests | Lipid profile, glucose, inflammation markers (e.g. CRP), kidney function, thyroid, electrolytes |
| Long-term ECG / Holter monitoring | Catch intermittent rhythm disturbances not seen in resting ECG |
| Blood pressure monitoring (including possibly 24-hour) | Assess white-coat hypertension, variations over day/night |
| Ultrasound of major vessels (e.g. carotid, abdominal aorta) | Detect atherosclerosis, plaques in vessels outside the heart |
| Lifestyle / fitness / nutrition evaluation | Body composition, diet, exercise performance, stress levels |
| Personalized report and cardiology consultation | Discussion of results, tailored recommendations, possible follow-ups |
Breadth & Depth: A basic health check might include only blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and a resting ECG. The premium version includes more sensitive and specialized tests.
Preventive vs Reactive: The premium check aims to identify problems before they become symptomatic or serious. A standard check usually responds to symptoms or known risk.
Personalization: The premium check often offers tailored lifestyle advice, follow-up, and possibly more frequent monitoring.
Use of advanced diagnostics: More sophisticated imaging or monitoring (e.g. stress tests, ultrasounds, vessel imaging) tends to be part of premium packages.
Early detection of heart disease or risk factors, allowing for earlier, often less invasive interventions.
Opportunity to modify lifestyle early (diet, exercise, stress) to reduce risk.
Improved peace of mind, knowing cardiovascular health status.
Better management of modifiable risk factors (lipids, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity).
Possible prevention of complications like heart attacks, strokes, heart failure.
Some tests may lead to incidental findings that require further testing, which can cause anxiety or cost.
Cost is usually higher than basic health checks, especially if many advanced diagnostics are included.
Some diagnostic tests (stress tests, imaging) carry small risks (e.g. for physical strain or in rare cases false positives).
Time investment: the process may take several hours or more, plus follow-ups.
Bring full medical and family history.
List all current medications, supplements.
Avoid heavy exercise or stimulants (coffee, nicotine) a day before if tests include stress ECG.
Fast if required by lab work (common for lipid/glucose measurement).
Wear comfortable clothing, perhaps layers, especially for tests like echocardiography or treadmill/stress test.
Ensure hydration, bring previous reports or electrocardiograms if available.
A cardiologist reviews all test results and compares them to normal ranges, adjusting for age, sex, and health status.
The personalized report will include identified risk factors, detected anomalies, and suggestions.
Lifestyle recommendations (diet, exercise, weight management, stress reduction).
If any test reveals concerning findings (e.g. abnormal ECG, structural heart issues, elevated risk markers), further diagnostics or specialist referrals will be suggested.
Regular follow-up may be advised, sometimes including repeat testing.
It depends on individual risk factors. For low-risk individuals, once every 3–5 years may suffice.
For those with established risk (hypertension, elevated cholesterol, family history), an annual or biennial check may be appropriate.
Changes in symptoms, lifestyle, or new health issues should trigger earlier re-evaluation.
Costs vary depending on what’s included (number and type of tests), facility, whether imaging is involved, and geographic region.
Because many advanced diagnostics are part of premium checks, self-pay or co-payments may apply.
Some components may be partially covered by insurance (depending on policy), but many premium elements might not be.
A cardiologist brings specialized expertise in interpreting cardiac imaging, ECGs, stress tests, etc.
They can detect subtle or early heart disease that non-specialists might miss.
They can advise on risk stratification, i.e. how likely someone is to develop clinically significant heart disease in coming years.
They can manage or refer for advanced interventions if needed.
Ensures that results lead to actionable prevention and treatment plans.
Identification of elevated risk factors (high cholesterol, borderline hypertension, etc.) and plans to optimize them.
Possibly discovering previously undiagnosed conditions (e.g. arrhythmias, valve issues) at an early stage.
Improvements in measurable metrics: better cholesterol profile, blood pressure control, weight or fitness level.
Enhanced lifestyle habits based on professional counseling.
Increased confidence and awareness about heart health, which often supports long-term adherence to healthy behaviors.
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