What is the difference between a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon?

Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart disease medically or with minimally invasive procedures. Cardiac surgeons perform open-heart surgery.

When should I see a cardiologist?

See a cardiologist for chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, high blood pressure, or if you have risk factors like diabetes, obesity, or family history of heart disease.

What tests does a cardiologist typically order?

ECG, echocardiogram, stress test, Holter monitor, lipid profile, and cardiac biomarkers like troponin.

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