Cardiology Tests
Cardiology is a medical specialty and a branch of internal medicine concerned with disorders of the heart. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, electrophysiology, heart failure and valvular heart disease. Subspecialties of the cardiology field include cardiac electrophysiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology.
The basic functioning of the cardiovascular system includes the way the heart processes oxygen and nutrients in the blood, which is called coronary circulation. The circulation system consists of coronary arteries and coronary veins.
There are a range of disorders of the cardiovascular system that are treated and studied under the field of cardiology. Among them are acute coronary syndrome, which encompasses the broad range of myocardial infarction symptoms.
Key Tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
This records the electrical activity of the heart.
Ambulatory ECG
This records heart rhythms while the person carries out exercise or their regular activities.
Echocardiogram
This provides an ultrasound picture that shows the structure of the heart chambers and surrounding areas, and it can show how well the heart is working.
Exercise test, or stress test
This shows the changes of heart rhythm when resting and exercising. It measures the performance and limitations of the heart.
Cardiac catheterization
A small tube in or near the heart collects data and may help relieve a blockage. It can take pictures and check the functioning of the heart and the electrical system.
Nuclear cardiology
Nuclear imaging techniques use radioactive materials to study cardiovascular disorders and diseases in a noninvasive way.
When would I need a cardiologist?
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Chest pains
- High blood pressure
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