Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, heart failure,
arrhythmias, heart valve disorders, hypertension, congenital
heart defects, and other cardiovascular conditions. They also
provide preventive care and risk assessment.
You should see a cardiologist if you have chest pain, shortness
of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or family history of heart
disease. Regular check-ups are recommended for those over 40 or
with risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or
smoking.
Common tests include electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram,
stress tests, cardiac catheterization, CT angiography, MRI, and
blood tests. The specific tests depend on your symptoms and risk
factors.
Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart conditions using
medications and minimally invasive procedures. Cardiac surgeons
perform open-heart surgeries and complex surgical procedures.
Both work together to provide comprehensive heart care.
Prevention includes maintaining a healthy diet, regular
exercise, not smoking, managing stress, controlling blood
pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, and
regular medical check-ups.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a supervised program that includes
exercise training, education, and counseling to help patients
recover from heart surgery or heart attack and prevent future
heart problems.
Modern heart procedures are generally safe with low complication
rates. The safety depends on the procedure type, patient's
condition, and surgeon's experience. Your cardiologist will
discuss risks and benefits before any procedure.
Healthy adults should have heart check-ups every 2-3 years after
age 40. Those with risk factors or existing heart conditions may
need more frequent monitoring. Your cardiologist will recommend
the appropriate schedule.
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