Cardiology
At A Glance
Cardiology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases and disorders. Cardiologists are trained to manage conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects.
Conditions Treated:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation)
- Valvular heart diseases
- Congenital heart defects
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Procedures Done:
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiography
- Stress testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Angioplasty and stent placement
- Pacemaker implantation
- Open-heart surgery
