Cardiologist – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
A Cardiologist is a physician specializing in the cardiovascular system — the heart, arteries, and veins. They diagnose and treat conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Interventional Cardiologists perform procedures like angioplasty and stent placement. Cardiac Electrophysiologists manage heart rhythm disorders. Preventive Cardiology focuses on reducing risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes before heart disease develops.
Conditions Treated
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Angina
Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Valvular Heart Disease
Hypertension
Hyperlipidaemia
Congenital Heart Disease
Pericarditis
Symptoms That Require a Cardiologist
Chest Pain
Palpitations
Breathlessness On Exertion
Fainting
Irregular Heartbeat
Swelling In Legs
Cold Sweat With Chest Discomfort
Orthopnoea
Procedures & Treatments
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiography
Treadmill Stress Test
Holter Monitoring
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Angioplasty And Stenting
Pacemaker Implantation
Cardiac Ablation
Cabg Referral
Cardiac Rehabilitation
When Should You See a Cardiologist?
- Chest pain or tightness
- Shortness of breath on mild activity
- Persistent high blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Family history of heart disease
- After a heart attack
Qualifications to Look For
MBBS
MD (Medicine)
DM (Cardiology)
FACC
FESC