Heart Center North Rhine-Westphalia

The Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia (HDZ NRW) is a world-leading specialist clinic and research institute located in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. As a university hospital of the Ruhr University Bochum, it specializes in the comprehensive treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The center is particularly distinguished for its heart transplantation program and its leadership in the development and clinical application of artificial heart systems (VADs). It treats approximately 35,000 patients annually, combining high-volume clinical expertise with cutting-edge medical research. HDZ NRW operates one of the largest cardiac surgery departments in Europe and is a pioneer in minimally invasive heart valve therapies. Its integrated approach covers the entire spectrum of care, from pediatric cardiology to geriatric diabetology.