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FAQ
What are the types of specializations in cardiology?
There are three types of cardiology, they are invasive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiology. Cardiac or heart specialists are classified into Cardiologist, Cardiac surgeon, Interventional cardiologist, Non-invasive cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, Thoracic surgeon and Vascular surgeon.
Does a Cardiologist perform heart surgery?
No, but Cardiologists perform heart catheterizations, angioplasty and placing stents to keep arteries open. Cardiac surgeons perform surgical procedures to treat various heart problems.
Do all Cardiologists perform cardiac catheterizations?
No, many cardiologists who are specially trained in cardiac catheterization, while others specialize in echocardiograms, ECGs, and exercise tests.
Why would you be referred to a cardiologist?
If you have symptoms such as heart pain, high blood pressure, diabetic, high cholesterol level etc, your primary care doctor may recommend you to see a cardiologist
How do heart specialists assess blocked arteries?
Your heart specialists will assess blocked arteries with the following investigation - Cholesterol screening, Chest X-ray, CT scan, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram and/or cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram, MRI or PET scanning and Angiogram.
