Cardiology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). Cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in managing conditions such as heart disease, heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), hypertension (high blood pressure), and other cardiovascular disorders. They use various diagnostic tests and procedures to assess heart health, including electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs), echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterizations.
Frequently Asked Question
Common signs and symptoms of heart disease may include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations (irregular heartbeats), swelling in the legs or ankles, and fainting episodes. However, symptoms can vary depending on the specific type and severity of heart condition.
You may consider seeing a cardiologist if you experience symptoms suggestive of heart disease, have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease, or if your primary care physician recommends a cardiac evaluation.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
- Echocardiogram
- Stress test
- Holter monitor
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac MRI or CT scan
- Blood tests to measure cardiac enzymes and lipid levels
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