Heart diseases such as heart attack, congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and coronary heart disease are the leading cause of death for men and women in every part of the globe. We specialize in the treatment of heart disorders and ailments, making sure that all your needs are taken care of with the best-in-class treatments and state of the art services available.
Your cardiologist will first review your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination that includes checking the blood pressure, weight, breathing, and heartbeat. Depending on your symptoms, additional tests may be performed including:
- Blood Tests – to rule out other health conditions or diseases
- Echocardiogram – a test to visualize the structure and function of the heart
- Stress test – to measure the performance of the heart and its limitations
- Ambulatory ECG – to check for abnormal heart rhythms
- Cardiac Catheterization – A test wherein a small tube is placed near the heart to record electrical impulses
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – determines abnormalities in the mechanical functions of the heart
- Holter monitoring – a portable ECG machine to continuously monitor heart function for a specified period
- Electrocardiography – to measure the electrical activity of the heart
The results of the tests are then interpreted to determine accurate diagnosis and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan to relieve the symptoms. Cardiologists may advise proper diet, cardiac rehabilitation, interventional techniques and lifestyle changes to prevent the further onset or worsening of the vascular condition. For more serious symptoms conditions, cardiologists may recommend you to see a cardiovascular surgeon if invasive treatment is necessary.