Heart center Füssen starts pioneering telemedicine project for patients

Heart center Füssen starts pioneering telemedicine project for patients

Innsbruck, Österreich - On June 1, 2025, a groundbreaking research project will be launched in the Füssen-Aussen-Aussen-Aussen-Auerfern heart center. The aim is to improve aftercare for heart attack patients through digital and telemedical solutions. In cooperation with the Medical University of Innsbruck and the University Hospital Augsburg, the center is working to significantly reduce the risk of a second heart attack. This project, which is supported by the EU Interreg program for over three years, represents an answer to the urgent need for secondary prevention.

dr. Martin Hinterseer, one of the project managers, emphasizes how important it is that patients are supported in the long term after a heart attack. Studies show that therapy loyalty often decreases, which worsens the prognosis of the patient. For example, dgk.org Stents incorrectly consider their illness to be healed, which increases the risk of relapse.

The role of telemedicine

A key element of the project is the introduction of telemedical support, which enables the patient's vital data to be monitored in real time. These innovative approaches could show how Hessen hospitals can be digitized in the future. Prof. Axel Bauer from the Medical University of Innsbruck emphasizes that this focus on digital cardiology is a long overdue measure to meet the current challenges.

As part of the project, app-based solutions and smart devices are also used, which in combination with telemedical coaching specifically control the risk factors such as blood lipid levels, blood pressure and blood sugar. Prof. Sebastian Reinstadler underlines the integrative approach that should enable patients to actively participate in their health care. The “Tele Alpine Project” could serve as a model for cross -border telemedical care.

A look at the statistics

The need for such projects also becomes clear by the results of current studies. An investigation shows that over 90 % of the heart attack patients had a follow-up conversation after six months, but has a decline in 50 % in the case of therapy loyalty. Overall, only 36 % of the patients reach the LDL target value below 70 mg/dl, which is questionable.

The role of the Enlightenment also becomes clear. Herzstiftung.de reports that telemonitoring is now considered essential in order to monitor the course of chronic diseases, such as heart failure. The continuous transfer of relevant health data can maintain patients from serious complications and avoid hospitalization.

In the end, it should be noted: With this project, the Füssen-Supern Heart Center takes on a pioneering role in secondary prevention after a heart attack. The support from the European Commission and the cooperation with renowned institutions offer promising perspectives for the future of heart health in the region.