Cardiologist

A cardiologist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, and other related conditions.

What does a cardiologist do?

A cardiologist diagnoses and treats cardiovascular diseases, which are increasingly common even among younger individuals. The cardiologist assesses your health using diagnostic tools such as electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, functional tests, and blood analyses. Treatment often begins with personalized recommendations for lifestyle and habit changes and may include medications or, if necessary, surgical procedures and cardiac rehabilitation. When needed, the cardiologist collaborates with other specialists such as pulmonologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, or other experts to ensure comprehensive care.

What to expect during a cardiologist consultation?

At the beginning of the visit, the doctor listens to the patient’s health complaints, collects medical history, discusses lifestyle habits, and reviews results of any previous tests or examinations. This approach helps the cardiologist understand the patient’s overall health status and identify potential heart-related issues.

During the consultation, the doctor assesses the cardiovascular system by checking blood pressure, pulse, and heart sounds. If further evaluation is needed, the patient may be referred for additional tests such as echocardiography, stress testing, laboratory analyses, angiography, and others.

Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the cardiologist develops a personalized treatment plan. This may include appropriate medication therapy, various procedures, and surgical interventions if necessary.

When should you visit a cardiologist?

• Persistent chest pain or discomfort;
• Shortness of breath or prolonged fatigue;
• Dizziness, fainting, or palpitations;
• High blood pressure or elevated cholesterol levels;
• Family history of heart disease.

Preventive and timely visits to a cardiologist can help identify cardiovascular risk factors early and prevent serious health complications in the future.

Our center’s cardiologists provide consultations and a wide range of diagnostic services, including:

• Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (adults and children);
• Stress echocardiography (dobutamine and ergoline) (adults and children);
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing;
• Electrocardiography (ECG);
• Electrical cardioversion;
• Tilt table test;
• Holter monitoring (24/72 hours) (adults and children);
• 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (adults).