When should you get a cardiologist?

When should you get a cardiologist?

You have shortness of breath, palpitations or dizziness. A cardiologist can determine if a heart condition is the cause. These symptoms may be a sign of abnormal heart rhythm or coronary artery disease. You have diabetes.

Why would you be referred to a cardiologist?

Many patients who are referred to cardiologists are older people with a history of things like congestive heart failure, heart attacks or atrial fibrillation, otherwise known as irregular heart rhythms, Dr. Asfour says. Men are typically at high risk for these events a decade earlier than women.

What does a blockage in the heart feel like?

The symptoms of an artery blockage include chest pain and tightness, and shortness of breath. Imagine driving through a tunnel. On Monday, you encounter a pile of rubble. There is a narrow gap, big enough to drive through.

Will an EKG show heart problems?

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to assess the heart rate and rhythm. This test can often detect heart disease, heart attack, an enlarged heart, or abnormal heart rhythms that may cause heart failure. Chest X-ray to see if the heart is enlarged and if the lungs are congested with fluid.

What heart problems can a blood test detect?

Available Blood-Based Tests for Heart Disease

Substance Detected by Blood Test	Patient Symptoms
Ischemia modified albumin	Chest pain or potential heart attack
Natriuretic peptides (BNP and pro-BNP)	Shortness of breath; possible heart failure
Lipids (cholesterol, HDL, LDL)	Current or future risk of atherosclerosis

What does a cardiologist do on your first visit?

You will have an EKG (electrocardiogram) done during your visit.

You will likely also have additional tests — (A) a stress test,(B) an echocardiogram or (C) both.

You will likely need a third visit as follow up to the first visit and to review the test results.

What to expect at your first cardiologist visit?

At your first visit to a cardiologist you will get a thorough review of your medical history and assessment of risk factors of coronary artery disease. Blood pressure, heart rate and electrocardiogram will be obtained. You will have a complete cardiac/vascular exam.

When to consult a cardiologist?

To explore other treatment options prior to major heart surgery or procedure

After heart surgery,if you are experiencing new symptoms

Prior to non-emergency procedures such as a pacemaker placement

To confirm that your medical diagnosis is correct

To confirm that your physician’s treatment recommendation is the best one

When should you see a vascular specialist?

If you are wondering if you should see a vascular specialist, the answer is most likely yes! Vascular specialists are specifically trained to diagnose and treat vascular conditions like varicose veins, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and more.

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