Rudolfinerhaus Privatklinik GmbH
Billrothstraße 78
1190 Vienna
The investigation and treatment of cardiovascular diseases is one of the main points of focus at our hospital. A large number of renowned cardiologists and vascular surgeons are available for your care. All diagnostic procedures at Rudolfinerhaus are performed in accordance with the most recent technical standards. An exact diagnosis permits the best possible treatment to relieve the burden on the heart and alleviate symptoms. Invasive cardiology permits cardiac catheter investigations (in cases of vascular constrictions or obstructions) as well as ablation of the heart (in cases of cardiac arrhythmia). Our interdisciplinary services include all preventive examinations, physiotherapy and nutritional therapy, stress counselling & psychocardiology, as well as collaborative treatments with specific specialists such as those for sleep medicine and experts for metabolic disorders and complemented by exercise and nutrition experts, stress counselling and psycho-cardiology.
Diagnostic Investigations
Cardiological investigations
ECG, exercise ECG (ergometry)
Heart ultrasound (transthoracic & transoesophageal)
Carotid ultrasound (ultrasound of the carotid artery)
24-hour ECG & 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
Orthostasis
Peripheral oscillography, diagnosis of vasoconstrictions, blood clots
Cardiac catheter examination/electrophysiological examination
Angiography (Invasive Angiography)
Pacemaker check
All radiological investigations of the heart, e.g. cardiac CT, cardiac MRI,
calcium scoring, etc.
Diagnostic Imaging
Every type of radiological investigation
X-ray, ultrasound, MRI & CT, phlebography, interventional radiology
Lung investigations
Chest X-ray
Lung function test, whole-body plethysmography (full pulmonary function test)
Video bronchoscopy
Endocrinological examinations
And examinations of metabolism, laboratory investigations and BIA measurement
(Metabolic & Hormone Centre)
Nuclear medicine investigations
Myocardial scintigraphy
Sleep laboratory
In-patient monitoring of sleep through the night
(polysomnography)
On-site lab (results in 1–2 hours)
Therapies & Treatments
Cardiological treatment
Individualised drug dosing and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Pacemaker treatment
Invasive angiography, balloon dilatation & stent, cardiac ablation
(Invasive Angiography)
Physical therapy
Physiotherapy, manual therapy, outpatient rehabilitation
Metabolic therapies (Metabolic & Hormone Centre)
Adjustment and care of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, etc. by specialists in endocrinology.
Treatment of Sleep disorders
Treatment by experts of sleep medicine or other specialists, depending on the determined cause: psychological, somatic, medication-related or surgical
Nutritional therapy
Individual and specific nutrition counselling and training by dieticians
Accompanied weight reduction programme
Psychocardiological & Psychological guidance
Advice from cardiologists, with special attention to psychocardiological aspects, and individual counselling or guidance from a clinical psychologist: practice of stress management, activation of protective psychological factors, psychological aspects of weight reduction, dealing with eating and sleep disorders.