Ask a Cardiologist Online

Cardiologist treat diseases affecting the heart like congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular heart diseases. Other heart disorders that a cardiologist treats are angina, atherosclerosis, disorders of the myocardium, various cardiomyopathies, pericarditis, disorders of the heart valves, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect. They also help in managing diseases of the blood vessels or vascular diseases like aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, vasculitis, and other conditions of the blood vessel.

If you suffer from symptoms like shortness of breath, tightness in chest, chest pain, dizziness, etc., consult a cardiologist right away. Some heart problem might cause these symptoms and might need urgent medical help. Some of the tests that a cardiologist might order are electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, X-ray, and blood tests. Depending on your heart condition, a cardiologist might prescribe medicines, recommend lifestyle changes, or recommend surgery. If you have a busy schedule and do not have time to go to a hospital, you can try consulting a cardiologist online from your office or home.