Pediatric Cardiology (Department)

Surgical treatment of all types of congenital heart defects (CHD)

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery of univentricular hearts (international leading position of treatment for babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome)

Adults with complex CHD

Complete spectrum of interventional treatment of CHD

Evaluation of intensive care treatment, especially in postoperative settings

The Right Ventricle in CHD: invasive and non-invasive tests of ventricular function in clinical and experimental settings

Kardio-MR (cardiovascular remodeling and myocardial perfusion in congenital heart disease, and interventional treatment of CHD)

Intensive care studies: perioperative monitoring of organ (e.g. brain) perfusion

With, Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Emphases in education

Clinical pediatrics (lecture and bedside teaching)

Participation in the interdisciplinary examination course (Faculty Teaching Award 2005)

Participation in the new skills lab

Establishment of an advanced training center for the German Association of Pediatric Cardiology

One of the largest pediatric heart centers in the country, with referrals from all parts of Germany