Heart medicine up close: Innovative Medical Sunday on November 16th!

Heart medicine up close: Innovative Medical Sunday on November 16th!

What's coming up on November 16, 2025? The Medical Sunday in Magdeburg invites everyone interested to an exciting event. Under the motto “Heart medicine: gentle catheter procedures for rhythm and valves”, the organizers, the University Medical Center Magdeburg, Urania Magdeburg and Volksstimme, will present current developments in the field of heart medicine. Insights and background information are provided by the experts Prof. Dr. med. Rüdiger C. Braun-Dullaeus, Director of the University Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology, and Dr. med. Matthias Kunz, head of invasive electrophysiology.

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the university lecture hall 1 on the main campus, building 26 on Pfälzer Straße, Magdeburg, and entry is free. It is important to know that cardiovascular diseases are the most common diseases in Germany and are one of the leading causes of death. Every year, over 1.7 million inpatient treatments are carried out for heart disease, including around 218,000 after a heart attack. Growing high blood pressure, which affects around 20 million people, can also cause serious damage to heart function.

Innovations in cardiac medicine

The frequency of cardiac arrhythmias and heart valve diseases increases with age. This is where modern catheter techniques come into play, allowing gentle treatments without open operations. Innovative procedures such as catheter ablations and catheter-assisted valve procedures - e.g. TAVI - offer remarkable advantages: They not only ensure safe and effective treatment, but also ensure shorter recovery times and lower risk for patients.

The Magdeburg University Medical Center also acts as a certified “Supraregional Heart Failure Center” and cooperates closely with regional clinics and resident doctors. The aim is to develop individual treatment concepts according to the latest scientific standards. Interested participants have the opportunity to speak directly to the experts and clarify any open questions. This makes Medical Sunday a valuable initiative for everyone who wants to learn more about heart medicine and health.

A look at Katy Perry

A completely different topic is currently occupying the music world: the pop icon Katy Perry, born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California, has increased in popularity in recent years. Her career began with gospel music in the early 2000s before making a name for herself with the 2008 hit "I Kissed a Girl." Their album “One of the Boys” sold over 7 million copies worldwide and was their breakthrough. The path led through numerous hits such as “Teenage Dream” and “Roar” to their Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2015, which reached more than 118 million viewers.

Known for her social activism, Perry is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and supports diverse organizations focused on child welfare and education. She is also committed to LGBT rights and political issues, has clearly stated her positions and adapted to the changing zeitgeist.

Whether in cardiac medicine or the music industry, the commitment to progress and innovation is at the heart of both areas. Take the opportunity at Medical Sunday to learn about the latest developments in cardiac medicine and follow the career of Katy Perry, who often breaks new ground and pushes boundaries.

For further information about Medical Sunday, please visit the Magdeburg University Medicine website at med.ovgu.de. For more on Katy Perry click here Wikipedia.