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Dr. Sachin Upadhyaya

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Cardiologist • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Sachin Upadhyaya is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sachin Upadhyaya is part of:

  • Associate member of American College of Cardiology
  • Professional Member of European Society of Cardiology
  • Associate Fellow of Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (USA)
  • International Society for Endovascular Interventions (USA)
  • Asia Pacific Vascular Society (India)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB (Cardiology)
  • DNB (Medicine)

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Murat Ikizler

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 25 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Murat Ikizler is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1999 Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1993 Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani

, India, Delhi

Cardiac enterologist • 47 years experience

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Hindi English
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Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani is part of:

  • National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons, USA
  • International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeons
  • Cardiological Society of India
  • Cardiological Society of India (Delhi Chapter)
  • Formerly Nominated Founder Member, Delhi Medical Council
  • All India Heart Foundation
  • Hospital Infection Society
  • Delhi Medical Association
  • Rotary Club (3010) Delhi Central
  • National Accreditation Board of CII, Member, Governing Council Janakpuri Super Specialty Hospital, Govt of Delhi
  • Steering Committee, QCI – AIMED Voluntary Initiative on Medical Devices

Certifications :

  • Fellowship American College of Surgeons
  • Fellowship Indian College of Cardiology
  • Fellowship Indian College of Interventional Cardiology
  • Fellowship Indian Society of Cardiology
  • Fellowship International Medical Sciences Academy

Qualifications :

  • MBBS Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi 1969
  • MS (Gen.surgery) Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi 1975
  • M.Ch.,(C.T.S.) Christian Medical College, Vellore (T.N.) 1979
  • MNAMS (CTVS) National Academy of Medical Sciences 1980

Hospital Address :

Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, PRESS ENCLAVE ROAD, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Naveed Ahmed

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Cardiologist • 18 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Naveed Ahmed is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Naveed Ahmed is part of:

  • Member of Cardiology Society of India

Certifications :

  • Clinical fellow in structural heart disease intervention, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada.
  • Interventional Cardiology Fellow, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Kim Myeong Kon

, South Korea, Seoul

Cardiologist • 20 years experience

Korean English
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Dr. Kim Myeong Kon is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in South Korea. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Seoul, South Korea. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with International St. Mary's Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.S., Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Ph.D., Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine

Hospital Address :

International St. Mary's Hospital, Simgok-ro 100beon-gil, Yeonhui-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea

Dr. Omar Hallak

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Cardiologist • 15 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Omar Hallak is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Omar Hallak is part of:

  • Board Member of Emirate Cardiac Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz

, Poland, Ustron

Cardiac enterologist • 46 years experience

Polish English
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Dr. Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sanatoryjna, Poland. The doctor has over 43 Years of experience and is associated with American Heart of Poland.

Association and Memberships Dr. Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz is part of:

  • He is a fellow of cardiological associations in the USA (Fellow American College of Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions),
  • Europe (Fellow European Society of Cardiology)
  • Polish Cardiac Society.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • FACC
  • FSCA

Hospital Address :

American Heart of Poland Sp. z. o.o., Sanatoryjna, Ustro, Poland

What is the medical expertise of Dr Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz?

  • Dr Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz is a renowned cardiac surgeon with expertise in stenting, ambulatory endovascular treatment, coronary artery diseases and congenital heart defects.
  • He holds PA State Medical License, TX State Medical License, and has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
  • Dr Keisz is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology(ACC) and has published several articles. Some of these include:
    1. Purzycki Z, Kiesz R, Wiernikowski A, Iwanowski L. A case of coronary artery contraction relieved with intravascular angioplasty. Pol Tyg Lek. 1986 Apr 14;41(15):503-5.
    2. Cutlip DE, Garratt KN, Novack V, Barakat M, Meraj P, Maillard L, Erglis A, Jauhar R, Popma JJ, Stoler R, Silber S; PzF SHIELD Trial Investigators. 9-Month Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes of the COBRA Polyzene-F NanoCoated Coronary Stent System. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Jan 23;10(2):160-167.
  • Dr Radoslaw Stefan Kiesz completed Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine(1991). Additionally, he also finished Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center(1990).
Dr. Andrzej Bochenek

, Poland, Ustron

Cardiac enterologist • 47 years experience

Polish English
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Dr. Andrzej Bochenek is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sanatoryjna, Poland. The doctor has over 47 Years of experience and is associated with American Heart of Poland.

Association and Memberships Dr. Andrzej Bochenek is part of:

  • Member of the Polish Cardiac Society
  • Member of the Association of Polish Surgeons
  • Member of the Polish Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
  • Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Member of the International Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (ISCTS)
  • Member of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
  • Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

Qualifications :

  • A graduate of the Silesian Medical University in Katowice (1973)
  • He participated in the first successful heart transplants in Poland, carried out in the mid 1980s under the supervision of the world famous Polish cardiac surgeon, Professor Zbigniew Religa.

Hospital Address :

American Heart of Poland Sp. z. o.o., Sanatoryjna, Ustro, Poland

Dr. Rafik Abu Samra

, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is part of:

  • Polish Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine Diploma - University of Silesia Katowice, Poland, 1993
  • General Surgery Specialisation, Poland 1998
  • Cardiac Surgery Specialisation, Poland 2003
  • Ph.D. degree in cardiac surgery (minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery including Robotic assisted surgeries), Poland, 2011

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Gurhan Gunay

, Turkey, Antalya

Cardiologist • 30 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Gurhan Gunay is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gurhan Gunay is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • European Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Medical Training - AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY 1999 - 2002 , Antalya/Turkey
  • Internal Diseases Specialisation Training - AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY 1994 - 1999 , Antalya/Turkey
  • Cardiology Specialisation - SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY1988 - 1994 ,Turkey

Hospital Address :

Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Sebahattin Atesal

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 19 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Sebahattin Atesal is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School and Year Graduated - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 1981
  • Place and Year of Specialization Training - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine Internal Diseases, 1986
  • Specialization - Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, 1990

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Hasan Turhan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 27 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Hasan Turhan is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Hasan Turhan is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association

Qualifications :

  • 1990 - 1997 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, English, Istanbul
  • 1998 - 2003 - Cardiology Specialization Training: High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Department of Cardiology
  • 2004 - 2005 - Electrophysiology and radiofrequency catheter ablation training: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Cardiology the Department
  • 2007 - Electrophysiology and Radiofrequency Catheter Bblation Training: University of Zurich, Department of Cardiology, the Ritmoloj Department
Dr. Murat Ozdamar

, Turkey, Zonguldak

Cardiologist • 15 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Murat Ozdamar is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Zonguldak, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Eregli Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Ozdamar is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 1994 - 2000 Cerrah Pasha Medical Faculty
  • 2000 - 2005 Siyami Ersek Hospital

Hospital Address :

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What is the medical expertise of Dr Murat Ozdamar?

  • With over 15 years of experience, Dr Murat Ozdamar is an acclaimed interventional cardiologist specializing in angioplasty, angiography, cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker implantation.
  • He is associated with the Turkish Medical Association.
Dr. Ahmet Karabulut

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiologist • 31 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Ahmet Karabulut is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Karabulut is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • European Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention Association (EAPCI)

Qualifications :

  • 2005 - Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiology
  • 2000 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1993 - Atisalan High School

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Pediatric Cardiologist • 22 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman is part of:

  • Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member of The American College of Cardiology

Qualifications :

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac MRI, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA, 2012.
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, University of Illinois, USA, 2005 – 2008
  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology), University of Illinois, USA, 2008.
  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics), Columbia University, USA, 2002.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Pediatric Residency Sanaa University, Yemen 1995.
  • Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • Member of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Lead Instructor: PALS, NALS.

Hospital Address :

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What is the medical expertise of Dr Mohamed Sulaiman?

  • Dr Mohamed Sulaiman is a leading pediatric cardiologist with 21 years of experience in treating acquired and congenital heart diseases in both children and adults. He is proficient in stress testing, cardiac MRI, transthoracic echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography.
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr Sulaiman also completed a Pediatric Cardiac MRI Fellowship at the Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA.
  • Professionally, Dr Sulaiman is affiliated with noteworthy organizations such as the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • He has several publications to his credit such as
    1. Alsamri MT, Hamdan MA, Sulaiman M, Narchi H, Souid AK. Hypoxia due to intrapulmonary vascular dilatation in a toddler with a congenital portacaval shunt: a case report. BMC Pulm Med. 2019 Feb 22;19(1):49.
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Who are the top Heart Specialists in All offering online consultation?

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

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

FAQs related to

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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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

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Vaidotas ZabulisKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Ashish ChauhanSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Sarita GulatiManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Juli CarballoCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Bikram K MohantyVenkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Ahmet Anil SahinLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Vichai BenjacholamasBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Shailendra LalwaniManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Heart Specialist

Take action and have it examined by a specialist if you see any signs of heart disease, such as excessive cholesterol or high blood pressure. With MediGence, you may contact a top-notch heart specialist in just one click without needing to commute, wait in long queues, spend excessive thousands of dollars, or take the stress. For your initial care, telemedicine is a high-end, specialized service that allows you to organize your trip later. Consulting with a heart specialist of your choice is an important decision in your healthcare journey. Let us have a look at the reasons to avail online consultation with heart specialists-

  • The primary and most crucial reason to consult with a Heart specialist online is to determine the accurate diagnosis and line of treatment.
  • The heart specialists are the only suitable medical professionals who can assist you better, as they are well-skilled in treating heart problems and diseases as well as assisting patients in managing their symptoms & condition in a most efficient manner
  • You can have hassle-free access to globally renowned Heart specialists, which include Non-invasive cardiologists, Invasive Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiac surgeons, Electrophysiologist Cardiologists, or any other specialty specialist.
  • Specialists can recommend you the most relevant tests like ECG, CTs, TMT, and others; in order to examine your condition thoroughly
  • He/she will guide you through the multiple treatment options/alternatives like recommend you a physical examination, advise surgery if necessitates, keep you on medications, or any other option.
  • This consultation also ensures that you develop a relationship with the specialist, so that you can speak freely about the problems you will/are facing
  • You can overcome the occurrence of misdiagnosis, owing to over or incorrect diagnosis, and the wrong line of treatment. This can instigate your heart difficulties to a most severe level.
  • When it comes to critical conditions, online consultation with the right specialist can make a big difference in the pace of your treatment and speedy recovery
  • Every detail is meticulously examined, and an online consultation guarantees that nothing is overlooked in the pursuit of the most efficient solution.
  • If you find the consultation and the specialist quite authentic & reliable, then you can plan your treatment with the same specialist, accordingly
  • As the healthcare experts listed on the platform can converse freely in English, communication hurdles are eliminated. If there is a language barrier, like in Arabia, we do offer effective solutions.
  • You can observe and choose the most appropriate Heart specialist from the pool of board-certified experts worldwide
  • Telemedicine follows the privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA compliance. Your personal information will be kept secured.
  • Telemedicine has a secured payment gateway through which you can pay a reasonable amount with full safety
  • Online consultation with a Heart Specialist can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD

About Heart Specialist

Which are the countries where we can find Heart Specialist?

Popular Heart Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Heart Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Interventional Cardiologist
  • Cardiac Surgeon
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Pediatric CTVS

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Heart Specialist Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Heart Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

Can we get the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in the following languages: