Cardiology

Cardiologists diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart-rhythm disorders and heart failure. A first visit usually includes a review of your history, a physical examination and an ECG, with echocardiography or stress testing added when needed.

See a cardiologist promptly for chest pressure, breathlessness on exertion, palpitations or fainting. If you have diabetes, a family history of early heart disease or persistently high cholesterol, a preventive cardiology review can identify risks before symptoms appear.