A cardiologist is a doctor who’s an expert in heart and blood vessel diseases. They can treat heart diseases and help keep you from getting heart diseases.
Cardiologists are doctors who have extra education and training in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart conditions. They are experts on the heart muscle itself and the arteries and veins that carry blood.
There are many specialties under the category of cardiology. Here are some of the most common types of cardiologists.
General cardiologist: A doctor who oversees care for adults with heart disease
Congenital cardiologist: A doctor who treats heart conditions that were present from birth or during childhood
Heart failure cardiologist: A doctor who has special training in managing patients with heart failure.
Interventional cardiologist: A doctor who uses non-surgical procedures to repair damaged or weakened arteries, veins, and other parts of the heart
Electrophysiologist: A doctor who specializes in the heart’s electrical system and treats irregular heart rhythms
Cardiovascular surgeon: A highly-trained surgeon who performs surgery on the heart and chest
A cardiologist can order the following tests, but other healthcare providers may perform some of these tests: