Cardiologist

A Cardiologist is a doctor who diagnoses, assesses and treats patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels. When surgery is needed, patients will be treated by a Cardiac surgeon.

Which pathologies are treated by cardiologists?

The most common include:

  • Ischemic cardiomyopathy (heart attack)
  • Cardiac decompensation
  • Angina pectoris
  • Hypertension
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart defects
  • Atherosclerosis

Which are the most common procedures adopted by a Cardiologist?

A cardilology visit starts with patient’s accurate anamnesis, followed by an objective test through heart auscultation and electrocardiogram (EKG). Based on data collected, the cardiologist can carry out further tests, such as:

  • Doppler echocardiography
  • Carotid doppler test
  • Effort Testing
  • Dynamic Holter ECG
  • 24-Hour Holter blood pressure monitoring
  • Spect
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrophysiological Studies

Once completed diagnostic iter, the Cardiologist can prescribe drugs or the most suitable treatments, such as:

  • Angioplasty
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Congenital anomalies correction
  • Coronary thrombectomy

When to see a cardiologist ?

Whenever signs and symptoms referred to heart health are involved, patients must see the family practitioner who will assess if a cardiology visit is needed. Some important problems include:

  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Chest, shoulder, neck, arm or jaw pain and ailment, especially in case of worsening even with rest or if associated with intense sweating, paleness, sickness and vomiting, dizziness or fainting, irregular heart rhythm or palpitations, difficulty swallowing, low pressure

A cardiology visit is also recommended in case of familial predispositions to cardiovascular problems and for diabetes, gingivitis, high-risk pregnancy and pre-eclampsia.

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