1. What does a heart specialist do?
A heart specialist or cardiology is a physician who can diagnose and treat conditions related to the heart.
2. When should I consult a heart specialist?
You can consult a heart specialist if your primary doctor refers you to one for symptoms such as shortness of breath, breathlessness, chest pain, etc.
3. Can I see a cardiologist directly?
You can see the cardiologist directly if you have a genetic risk of developing a cardiac condition. The heart specialist can evaluate your medical condition and assess your risks, helping you to manage your health accordingly.
4. What to expect during the first visit with a heart specialist?
During your first visit, the heart specialist will evaluate your medical history and risk factors for developing cardiac conditions. You may undergo a cardiovascular examination. Your heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram may be obtained.
5. How many types of cardiologists are there?
Cardiologists are specialized and trained to provide care for patients across age groups and varying heart conditions. Some of them are: a pediatric cardiologist manages cardiac conditions in children below the age of 18, a cardiac surgeon performs major heart surgeries, and interventional (non-invasive) cardiologist deals with cardiology tasks that do not require surgery.
6. Does the heart specialist perform heart surgery?
No, the heart specialist does not perform heart surgery. The cardiac surgeon may get further specialized to perform cardiovascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery involving the heart, blood vessels, veins, and arteries performs the procedure.
7. How does a cardiologist check for blocked arteries?
Blocked arteries can be found through tests such as cholesterol screening, angiogram, echocardiogram, ultrasound, etc.
Cardiac care is highly specialized and requires years of experience and expertise, and we aim to provide the best to each and every patient at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad. We accomplish our aim of delivering the entire spectrum of cardiac care from screening to operative procedures engaging a team of leading cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and vascular surgeons in Hyderabad.
Our team has some of the best cardiologists in Hyderabad treat a variety of heart conditions such as heart diseases, vascular disorders, congenital heart disorders or defects, heart failure, and emergency cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and cardiac arrests. This team of top cardiologists in Hyderabad specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions non-surgically. If required, our surgical team can also perform complex cardiac surgical procedures and heart transplants in both adults and children, including cardiac bypass surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and pediatric heart surgery.
We have some of the best heart specialists in Hyderabad. We are also equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art technology for diagnostics and imaging studies. Our facilities include a hybrid cath lab, dedicated operation theatres, low radiation cath lab, and dedicated intensive care units. Our primary medical staff is supported by a team of cardiac nurses, electrophysiologists, rehabilitation therapists, and cardiac technicians.
Heart Institute at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad is a Center of Excellence for cardiac care, and we are committed to providing the best medical and surgical treatment to all our patients.