CARDIOLOGY
A Cardiologist is a doctor who is an expert in the care of your heart and blood vessels. These physicians can help you prevent a great number of cardiovascular problems. They specialize in specific areas related to the heart like abnormal heartbeat, and heart problems since the time of birth.
What Does a Cardiologist Do?
A Cardiologist is a medical specialist who is an expert in heart and blood vessel illnesses. They can treat heart problems and assist in getting treated for heart diseases. They can assist you manage high blood pressure or increased cholesterol. One can find signs of atherosclerosis, blood clots, or other blood vessel problems. You can consult a cardiologist if you are dealing with heart issues. And cardiologist care for chest pain, stroke, and many other serious issues.
Symptoms Cardiologist Treat
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Chest Pain
• Diabetes
• Family History of Heart Disease
• cardiomyopathy
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Heart Palpitations
• Shortness of Breath
• Arrhythmia
• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Smoking
• Periodontal Disease
• Heart Valve Disease
• Heart Beats
• Pre-eclampsia
• Angina
• Swollen Ankles
• Cardiac Arrest
• Anxiety
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Dizziness
Symptoms of Heart Disease in the Blood Vessels
> Chest Pain
> Chest Tightness
> Chest Pressure
> Chest Discomfort
> Shortness of Breath
> Pain in Neck, Jaw, Throat, Upper Stomach, or Back Pain
> Pain, Numbness, Weakness, or Coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in that area become narrowed.
Symptoms Caused by Irregular Heart Beats?
A sensation of fluttering, continuous pounding, or racing feeling in the chest
Symptoms Caused by Congenital Heart Defects
> Rapid Heart Beat
> Rapid Breathing
> Swelling in legs, stomach, or around the eyes
> Extreme tiredness and fatigue
> A blue tinge on the skin or lips (Cyanosis)
Symptoms Caused by Diseased heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy)
> Trouble Breathing
> Fatigue
> Swelling in the ankles, legs, feet, abdomen, and veins present in the neck
> Dizziness
> Light-headedness
> Fainting during physical activity
> Abnormal heartbeats
Symptoms Caused by Heart Valve Problems
> Chest pain
> Palpitations caused by irregular heartbeats
> Fatigue
> Dizziness
> Low or High Blood Pressure, based on which valve disease is present.
> Shortness of breath
> Abdominal pain due to enlarged liver
> leg swelling
What Test and Diagnosis Does a Cardiologist Perform/Advise?
> Electrocardiography
> Echocardiogram
> Stress Test
> MRI
> Cardiac Catheterization
> Coronary Angiogram
> Holter Monitor
> Blood Tests
> Cardiac CT Scan
> CT Coronary Angiogram
> Blood Pressure
> Electrophysiology
> Calcium
> Stress Echocardiogram
> Transesophageal Echocardiogram
> Event Monitor
> Lipid Profile
> Transthoracic Echocardiogram
> Ultrasound
> Cardiac Troponin Test
> CT Scan
> Natriuretic Peptides
When to Consult a Cardiologist?
> When in chest pain
> When having high blood pressure
> When have shortness of breath, palpitations, or dizziness
> If have a history of smoking
> If have a history of countering high cholesterol levels
> If have chronic kidney diseases
> In the event of a family history of heart illnesses
FAQs
1.What is Electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A. ECG is a non-invasive test that measures and records the electrical movement of the heart.
2. What signs and symptoms should I be concerned?
A. Mostly, heart problems are signified by signs of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, leg swelling, or fainting. Different symptoms to pay attention to are heart palpitations, inability to exercise, and fatigue.
3. Am I at risk of Heart Attack?
A. Your risk for heart attack is a combination that is unique to your age, family ancestry, lifestyle, and other risk factors for coronary illness. A cardiologist can assist you in evaluating your potential risk and explain the signals of a heart attack.
4. Am I at risk of a Stroke?
A. Your risk for stroke is reliant upon several factors. A cardiologist specialist can evaluate you for specific cardiovascular conditions - such as atrial fibrillation that would increase your risk for stroke. Different circumstances that increase your risk for stroke are hypertension and smoking excessively. Cardiologists will educate you about stroke signs, including symptoms of stroke in women.
5. How do I know if I need a cardiac Surgeon?
A. If your general specialist feels that medical procedure might be the best therapy for your heart condition and prescription won't be sufficient, then, at that point, you get referred to a cardiac surgeon for further evaluation.