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
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Failure
Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeat)
Hypertension
Angina
Valvular Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Cardiomyopathy
High Cholesterol
Symptoms That Require a Cardiologist
Chest pain or pressure
Shortness of breath
Palpitations
Dizziness or fainting
Swollen legs
Fatigue on exertion
High blood pressure readings
Procedures & Treatments
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Echocardiography
Stress Test (TMT)
Coronary Angiography
Angioplasty & Stenting
Pacemaker Implantation
Holter Monitor
CT Coronary Angiography
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