Maastricht UMC+ Portfolio We distinguish ourselves in four profile areas: + Cardiovascular disease + Respiratory disease + Oncology + Brain and neurological disease These profiles cover the total continuum of care and research: from prevention to aftercare, from research to application in healthcare. To strengthen and accelerate the development of the profiles, we have defined three innovation themes: + Metabolism and nutrition + Healthcare innovation + Operational excellence Also, we have three specialties with a strong focus on patient care: + Movement + Ophthalmology + Heredity, reproduction and early development Circle of Innovation The responsibility of Maastricht UMC+ spans the entire spectrum of the circle of innovation. We are at the cradle of new discoveries. This is our basis for the application of new knowledge and the development of treatments, interventions and guidelines that contribute to healthy living. Within the circles of innovation, Maastricht UMC+ creates value that - in addition to direct economic effects including employment and cost-effective treatments - leads to a healthier population. Cardiovascular disease profile: ‘Cardiac rhythm disorders‘ Cardiac rhythm disorders are part of the Cardiovascular disease profile. Within this profile, we focus especially on three major health problems: cardiac rhythm disorders and heart failure, vascular disease and thrombosis. More in general, a lot of attention is given to prevention, for example in the Maastricht Study: a unique project in which 10,000 local participants are followed over a five-year period with respect to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic disorders. In addition, another important area is the development of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, such as complex cardiogenetics, imaging, hybrid ablations and minimally invasive (robot-supported) surgery. With all our hearts, we are dedicated to provide the best possible care and to improve health by integrating patient care, research and education. The plus sign in our name indicates that we distinguish ourselves from other university medical centres for the attention we give to the patients’ environment, lifestyle and predisposition, and therefore to prevention. Maastricht UMC+ Healthy Living
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