Tag: Heart Surgery

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Medical Premiere: UKJ Jena Uses Novel Heart Surgery with Shockwave Therapy for the First Time

11. May 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Medizin-Premiere: UKJ Jena setzt erstmals neuartige Herz-OP mit Stoßwellentherapie ein

The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.