Overview
- The center began phased operations in November 2025 and was officially opened on January 29, 2026.
- It includes a Chest Pain Unit, six catheter laboratories with electrophysiology suites, a heart MRI, intensive and normal wards, and a telemedicine hub.
- Capacity totals 160 beds across roughly 7,000 square meters for both outpatient and inpatient care, replacing previously scattered locations.
- Saxony contributed about €47.3 million of the roughly €70 million cost, with state and city leaders emphasizing university‑level care and faster emergency response.
- Early results show MRI waiting times cut from around four months to about two and quicker transfers from triage to procedures via elevator within the building.