Dr. Behm-Ferstl

Dr. Behm-Ferstl has over 21 years of experience in General Medicine and Cardiology, with a specific focus on preventive cardiology and diagnostic cardiovascular care. He currently works as a Senior Consultant at Güssing General Hospital, specializing in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Behm-Ferstl started his career at the Medical University of Vienna, completing his medical training and cardiology residency. He has since focused on early detection and risk reduction strategies for heart disease, and is involved in developing patient care plans aimed at preventing heart attacks and improving cardiovascular health.

Dr. Behm-Ferstl has been actively involved in cardiology research, with a focus on early intervention in heart disease and preventive cardiovascular care. His research has contributed to studies evaluating the efficacy of lifestyle changes and drug therapies in preventing heart attacks and stroke. Dr. Behm-Ferstl has also contributed to clinical trials that focus on the management of chronic heart failure and the development of improved diagnostic tools for cardiovascular risk assessment. His work has been published in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology and European Heart Journal.

• Best Cardiologist of the Year – Güssing General Hospital, 2021

• Outstanding Researcher in Preventive Cardiology – Medical University of Vienna, 2018

• Excellence in Heart Disease Prevention – Austrian Society of Cardiology, 2020

Dr. Behm-Ferstl has authored several influential papers in the field of cardiology, focusing on preventive care strategies and early detection of heart disease. His article on reducing the incidence of coronary artery disease through lifestyle interventions was featured in The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Additionally, his research on long-term outcomes in patients with hypertension and heart failure management has been published in The Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Behm-Ferstl's work continues to shape modern cardiology practices, particularly in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.