Cardiologist

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Diagnosis & Evaluation: Reviewing medical history, conducting physical examinations, and assessing symptoms like chest pain or high blood pressure.
• Diagnostic Testing: Ordering and interpreting tests, including echocardiograms, nuclear imaging, and CT scans.
• Treatment Planning: Creating, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans, including lifestyle adjustments (diet/exercise) and medication management.
• Specialized Procedures: Depending on specialization, performing procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, or stenting.
• Collaboration: Working with cardiothoracic surgeons, nurses, and primary care doctors to manage acute situations (heart attacks) and chronic conditions.