WHAT DOES A CARDIOLOGIST DO?
A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the heart and cardiovascular system. A cardiologist will take your history, do a thorough cardiovascular examination and may also order various tests to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses related to the heart and vasculature.
A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the heart and cardiovascular system. A cardiologist will take your history, do a thorough cardiovascular examination and may also order various tests to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses related to the heart and vasculature.
SOME REASONS YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST?
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Symptoms:
Chest Pain Pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness Radiation to neck, jaw, shoulders, arms, back Increases with physical or emotional activity Not relieved with rest Associated sweating, clammy skin, paleness, breathlessness, nausea/vomiting, palpitations, dizziness, irregular/rapid pulse, High Blood Pressure Shortness of Breath Swelling/Edema Palpitations Unexplained Fatigue/Weakness Other Cardiovascular Symptoms |
Your History Includes:
Heart Attack Coronary Artery Disease Congestive Heart Failure Heart Valve Disease Heart Murmur Hypertension-High Blood Pressure Elevated Cholesterol Rhythm Abnormalities-Arrhythmias Smoking Family History of Heart Disease Vascular Disease Abnormal ECG or Cardiovascular Test Other Cardiovascular Conditions |