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Dr. Adil Sadiq

Cardiac enterologist

Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Adil Sadiq is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Adil Sadiq is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons
  • Pulmonary Vascular Research Institue
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

Certifications :

  • F.A.C.S - Emory University, Atlanta, USA, 2011
  • FMICS - Emory University, Atlanta, USA, 2012

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Sarita Gulati

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sarita Gulati is one of the most skillful Cardiologist in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sarita Gulati is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Indian Heart Rhythm Socie

Certifications :

  • DM - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 2001

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Palam Vihar, Sector 6 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sarita Gulati

  • Expertise in high-risk primary PTCA, cardiogenic shock, complex angioplasties, bifurcation lesions, left main angioplasty, post-CABG (SVG & LIMA Interventions), permanent pacemaker installation, AICD, Biventricular pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiological procedures.
  • She regularly performs procedures such as Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, PAMI, BP Monitoring, and Color Doppler.
  • Dr. Sarita Gulati is a member of the Indian Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiology Society of India, as well as a fellow of the Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
  • She was a Pool Officer in the division of electrophysiology at AIIMS and was a part of the team that spearheaded work on CARTO.
  • An Interventional Cardiologist with 3 decades of experience in the field.
  • Qualifications are MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), and DM (Cardiology).
  • Her experience has been with organisations as Moolchand Medcity, Delhi, VPS Rockland Hospital, Delhi, National Heart Institute, AIIMS, Metro Hospital Noida, Max Hospital New Delhi, and Metro Heart Institute New Delhi.
Dr. Maruti Y Haranal

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

9 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Maruti Y Haranal is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 9 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Maruti Y Haranal is part of:

  • Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgeons of Asia
  • Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • Pediatric cardiac society of India

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Maruti Y Haranal

  • Dr. Bhaskar specialises in beating heart CABG, difficult congenital cardiac surgery, mitral and aortic valve repairs, aortic root replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs.
  • He also holds an expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and hybrid techniques.
  • He worked as an associate consultant at KIMS in Trivandrum and Fortis Hospital in Bangalore before joining BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Bangalore.
  • Decortications, lobectomies, pneumonectomies, and other thoracic surgeries are among the procedures he has undertaken.
  • Dr. Maruti Y Haranal has over 5000 heart operations under his belt.
  • Member, The Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgeons of Asia, Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Pediatric cardiac society of India.
  • He is recognised for the publication of various articles in important journals.

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Dr. Prashanth Y M

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada

 


Dr Prashanth Y M is one of the most skillful Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical practitioner holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prashanth Y M is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Prashanth Y M

  • Adult and paediatric cardiac procedures like CABGs, valve surgeries, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic root surgeries and corrective surgeries for CHDs.
  • He specialises in not just adult and paediatric cardiac but thoracic surgical cases as well.
  • Dr. Prashanth Y M has worked with Wockhardt Hospital, Bangalore, and Vikram Hospital in the department of CVTS and CTICU.
  • He is associated with a number of substantive publications and presentations .
  • A Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon,Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon with an experience of well over two decades in these fields.
  • He is a respected member of Karnataka Medical Council.
Dr. Naresh Kumar Goyal

Interventional Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr.Naresh Kumar Goyal is a specialized Heart Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 21 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Karthik Vasudevan

Cardiologist

, Bangalore, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Karthik Vasudevan is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Yeshwanthpur, India. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal.

Association and Memberships Dr. Karthik Vasudevan is part of:

  • He is a member of National and State Cardiological Society of India and Indian College of Cardiology.

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions (USA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (Internal Medicine)
  • DM (Cardiology)

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Bhaskar B V

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Bhaskar B V is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bhaskar B V is part of:

  • IACTS
  • STS

Certifications :

  • Junior Consultant and Assistant Professor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belgaum, and J. N. Medical College, Belgaum Karnataka, India
  • Assistant Professor and Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(General Surgery)
  • M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Anvay Mulay

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Anvay Mulay is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mulund, India. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anvay Mulay is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Maharashtra Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Council
  • General Medical Council, UK

Certifications :

  • Cardiac Surgery, St. Vincents Hospital, Portland Oregon, USA
  • Cardiac Surgery, Rambam Medical Centre, Haifa, Israel
  • Cardiac Surgery, from Professional doctors in UK under Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • M.Ch

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Debashis Ghosh

Cardiologist

, Kolkata, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Debashis Ghosh is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kolkata, India. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Debashis Ghosh is part of:

  • Member, Royal College Of Physicians, UK.
  • Member Cardiological Society of India (CSI).
  • Member, British Society of Echocardiography.
  • Chief Federation Examiner for MRCP (Royal College Of Physicians, UK)

Certifications :

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. 2010. - Edinburgh
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London. 2010. - London
  • Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, Royal College of General Practitioners, UK. [Since 2006]
  • FRCS, 2010, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, London

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, 1984, Burdwan University, India
  • MD, 1990, Calcutta University, India
  • PostGraduate Course in Cardiology. Indira Gandhi National University, Govt. of India. [Since 2008]

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu & English

 


Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 38 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is part of:

  • American College of Cardiology
  • European College of Cardiology
  • Indian College of Cardiology
  • Hon. Director, Research & Development, Catheter & Cardiovascular division 'MEDICORP' International, France & Citadel Healthcare Informatics, India
  • Founding Trustee, Indo French Foundation on Interventional Cardiology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Rouen, France, 1990
  • Senior Fellowship for training on coronary artery stenting, University of Roune, France & Red Cross Heart Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, 1994

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM (Cardiology)
  • FICC
  • FACC

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran

Cardiac enterologist

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Malar, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Travancore Cochin Medical Council
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS( General Surgery)
  • DNB(Cardio Thoracic)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Akhil Govil

Cardiac enterologist

, Gurgaon, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Akhil Govil is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Akhil Govil is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology - Mayo Clinic Rochester, USA, 2004

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - SNMC Jodhpur, 1995
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - AIIMS Delhi, 2003
  • MS - SMS Hospital, Jaipur, 1999

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Sandeep Kadam

Cardiologist

, Pune, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr. Sandeep Kadam is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Pune, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Sandeep Kadam is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • American College of Cardiology
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)

Qualifications :

  • DNB - Cardiology - National Board of Education, New Delhi, 2017
  • DNB - General Medicine - National Board of Education, New Delhi, 2012
  • MBBS - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, 2012

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Sandeep Kadam?

  • With more than a decade of experience, Dr Sandeep Kadam is a highly qualified and skilled interventional cardiologist with expertise in angiography(brachial, femoral, radial), Digital Subtraction Angiography, rotaplasty, Angioplasty, permanent pacemaker implantation and aortic dissection stenting.
  • He has assisted in over 50 balloon mitral valvuloplasty cases. Dr Kadam has received training for intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, fractional flow reserve, and shock wave lithoplasty.
  • Dr Kadam is a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovasuclar Angiography and Intervention and an Associate Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds professional memberships in leading cardiology societies such as the American College of Cardiology, Indian Medical Association and the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Satish Javali

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Satish Javali is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish Javali is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Mumbai University, 1998
  • MS - General Surgery - Mumbai University, 2002
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Mumbai University, 2006

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Jagdish K Sharma

Cardiologist

, Delhi, India

41 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Jagdish K Sharma is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jagdish K Sharma is part of:

  • Cardiology Society of India
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Certifications :

  • FCSI
  • FACC
  • FESC

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from Medical College Rohtak
  • MD(Medicine) at AFMC Pune
  • DM (Cardiology) Pune University

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Top Heart Specialist in India

About Heart Specialist

Heart specialists, also called Cardiologists, are doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders like severe hypertension, elevated cholesterol level to heart rhythm problems. Cardiologists not just diagnoses and treats heart conditions but they also perform procedures that help diagnose as well as treat the heart conditions.

Heart specialist who specializes in performing the procedures (invasive and non-invasive) for treating the cardiac disorders and conditions are Cardiac Surgeons. Likewise, a specialized cardiologist may perform procedures to treat specific problems. For instance, interventional cardiologists place stents in clogged arteries, close small holes in the heart and place specialized devices in the heart or a pediatric cardiologists who are the heart specialists specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, medical management and prevention of heart disorders in children.

Procedures Performed

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
  • Ambulatory ECG
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • Shygmomanometer
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • A cardiac stress test.
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Carotid artery ultrasound
  • Dobutamine nuclear imaging
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Top Heart Specialists in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Ganesh Kumar ManiMax Smart Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Gaurav GargFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Ashish ChauhanSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Bipin Kumar DubeyManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Samanjoy MukherjeeManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Sarita GulatiManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Sumit NarangSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Muthu JothiIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Heart Specialist in India

Heart specialists handle everything, from medical management of a variety of heart problems to performing surgeries to correct a variety of heart conditions. A simple yet efficient technique to establish connectedness between Heart specialists and patients is through online consultation. It allows you to get help for your ailment from the convenience of your own home or workplace. It directs how your treatment should go, whether to confirm or refute your diagnoses or to provide better post-operative care. Let us look at the reasons to avail online consultation with heart specialists in India.

  • India's heart specialists are skilled in the treatment of both adult and paediatric heart diseases.
  • In India, there has been a rise in the use and use of digital technology to connect with patients regardless of their location.
  • They are not only well-versed in all difficult cardiac operations and hybrid treatments, but they can also communicate in a variety of languages through technology, with the majority of them speaking English.
  • Heart specialists in India are acknowledged for excellent management of the entire life cycle of treatment from pre-treatment to recovery and rehabilitation with expertise and grace, whether in normal or emergency cardiac conditions.
  • There is immense growth in the field of Cardiac rehabilitation in India with world class facilities and experts leading the process.
  • Cardiac care is a rapidly growing field in India, thanks in part to a large pool of skilled and well-connected Heart specialists.
  • Heart specialists in India are the recipient of training from the most advanced healthcare institutions in the world and of awards and honors as well.
  • India has some of the best-equipped healthcare facilities in the world, with seamless healthcare delivery available at reasonable prices.
  • In India, heart specialists are members of prestigious organisations such as IACTS, IMA, ASI, ACSI, CSI, APVS, and the ECMO Society of India, among others.
  • Published significant studies in reputable scientific journals and keeps a close eye on clinical and research advances.
  • There is seamless multidisciplinary integration vis a vis healthcare delivery related to Cardiac care with other specialties in India.
  • Cardiac specialists in India include specialists such as Interventional cardiologists, Cardiac surgeons, Pediatric cardiologists, and Pediatric CTVS, among others.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Heart Specialists in India offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after heart specialist available for online consultation in India:

Which are some of the best hospitals in India, All are associated with?
Who is a Heart Specialist?

A cardiologist or a heart specialist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats conditions of the cardiovascular system, i.e., the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are also qualified to treat heart attacks, arrhythmia, heart failure, heart valve disease, and high blood pressure.

To make a diagnosis, cardiologists may carry out physical exams, order tests like an electrocardiogram (EKG), blood tests, exercise stress tests, and interpret tests. They also prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing stress levels, diet, exercise, and managing weight. Heart specialists or cardiologists can perform various procedures, such as inserting a cardiac catheter or implanting a pacemaker. Cardiologists may also teach at universities and conduct research within labs to develop new treatments.

Different types of heart doctors are:

  • Non-Invasive Cardiologist: A Non-Invasive Cardiologist focuses on various cardiology procedures that do not involve heart surgery. Most of their work includes performing cardiology consultations. Their responsibility is generally to help the patients in diagnosing, preventing, and managing any potential heart conditions.
  • Invasive Cardiologist: An Invasive Cardiologist’s responsibilities include everything that of a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. They are also trained in cardiac catheterization and many other minor procedures or surgeries.
  • Interventional Cardiologist: When a patient is needed to undergo more advanced procedures other than Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiology, an interventional cardiologist can help with treatment.
  • Cardiac Surgeons: The sub-type of Invasive Cardiology is Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiac Surgery. A cardiac surgeon specializes in the treatment of heart diseases through surgery. Over their years of experience, they can get additional qualifications to become specialist cardiologists.
  • Electrophysiologist Cardiologist: The responsibilities of an Electrophysiologist Cardiologist include a number of tasks, including evaluating the heart’s bio-electrical impulses to get vital information about a patient’s cardiac health.
What are the qualifications of a Heart Specialist?

To become a heart specialist or cardiologist, you need to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a cardiologist.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiology. Cardiologists have to complete MBBS before focusing on heart-related specialties.

A cardiologist undergoes many years of medical training. Basic steps to become a cardiologist are:

  • Gain a bachelor’s degree with MBBS after 10+2.
  • Get admission in a PG course like Doctor of Medicine (MD) in general medicine.
  • After finishing a three-year degree of MD, they pursue a super specialty course of 3-year DM in cardiology to become a cardiologist.
What conditions do Heart Specialist treat?

Some common cardiac conditions treated by a heart specialist are:

  • Congestive heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • High blood pressure, or hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Palpitations
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Chest pain
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Atrial Fibrillation / Atrial Flutter
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Specialist?

Your cardiologist may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are explained below.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG measures your heart’s electrical impulses and indicates heart health.
  • Echocardiogram: It is a common test that gives a picture of the heart using ultrasound.
  • Nuclear cardiac stress test: This is also called an ‘exercise thallium scan’ or an ‘exercise nuclear scan’.
  • Coronary angiogram: A coronary angiogram may be done after angina or a heart attack.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): It shows the structure of your heart and how it is working, so the best treatment can be decided for you.
  • Coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA): It is a specialized type of computed tomography (CT) scan that is used to help diagnose coronary artery disease.
When should you visit a Heart Specialist?

Called a silent killer, heart diseases often occur with no symptoms until a major health event like a heart attack or a stroke occurs. This is the reason why it’s important to assess your risk factors now to recognize the early signs and seek preventative treatment. The presence of any of the below nine factors may the reason to seek the help of a heart specialist or cardiologist:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Family history with heart disease
  • Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Abnormally slow or fast heart rate
  • Leg pain or ulcers due to blood vessel diseases
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Specialist?

Your first appointment with a heart specialist will involve a check of your vitals, which is a non-invasive method to measure your heart’s electrical activity. Also, the clinical staff will note all details about your family and health history that a cardiologist or heart specialist should know.

Your cardiologist will thoroughly examine your heart health and might suggest some tests that can include urine or blood tests, an electrocardiogram (EKG), an PET, MRI, or CT scan, or a stress test. A heart specialist can diagnose any existing condition and determine future risks. They will also help create a routine that benefits your overall heart health and reduces your risk of developing heart conditions.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Specialist?

Below are somecommon procedures performed by a Heart Specialist:

  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • A cardiac stress test
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Atherectomy
  • Embolic Protection
  • Percutaneous Valve Repair
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Atherectomy
  • Stent Implantation
  • Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
  • Hypothermia/Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Coronary artery bypass graft
  • Minimally invasive heart surgery
  • Heart Transplant
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Valve repair
  • Valve replacement

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