A GLANCE AT CARDIOLOGY TREATMENT

The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels of the human body are referred to as Cardiology. People with cardiovascular diseases or heart diseases are treated by health experts called CARDIOLOGIST whereas people who undergo Valve Replacement or Cardiac Bypass CABG Surgery are operated by Cardio Thoracic Surgeons.

 

The cardiologist carries out and performs procedures like catheterizations, angioplasty, or pacemaker insertion. They also perform basic studies of heart function and supervise all aspects of therapy including the administration of drugs to revise functions of the heart. Newer Diagnostic tests and recent innovative drugs are available to treat heart failure, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, hypertension, etc. Using heart-lung devices, surgeons can now allow blood circulation to bypass the heart thanks to developments in cardiac catheterization and angiography.

 

Other developments in cardiology include balloon angioplasty and other nonsurgical treatments for blood vessel obstruction, electrocardiographic monitors, pacemakers, and defibrillators for detecting and treating arrhythmias.

ROLE OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON

Cardiothoracic Surgery has adult cardiac surgery, childrens cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery (disorders of lungs and oesophagus), congenital cardiac surgery, and heart and lung transplant surgery. 

 

A cardiothoracic surgeon treats – coronary artery disease or blockages of the arteries in the heart, blockages in the heart valves, leaking heart valve, abnormal enlargement of the large arteries in the chest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. 

VALVE REPLACEMENT & CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY (CABG)  PROCEDURE

Valve replacement procedure is to treat a damaged or diseased valve. e.g Aortic valve separates the lower left heart chamber i.e. left ventricle and the body’s main artery i.e. aorta.

 

A damaged valve can interfere with blood flow and can force the heart to work harder to send blood to the rest of the body. Valve Replacement surgery can improve blood flow, minimize symptoms of heart valve disease like Mitral and Aortic Valve disease.

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WHEN WOULD I NEED A CARDIOLOGIST?

When a person shows the symptoms of a heart condition, the physician may refer them to cardiologist.

The symptoms like: 

  • Shortness of breath (श्वास लागणे, धाप लागणे)
  • Dizziness (चक्कर येणे)
  • Chest pain (छातीत दुखणे)
  • Alterations in heart rate or rhythm (हृद्यायाच्या ठोक्याची अनियमितता)
  • High blood pressure (उच्च रक्तदाब)

 

Heart diseases that a cardiologist can treat include: 

  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Congestive heart disease
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Hypertension
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Pericarditis

TESTS DONE BY CARDIOLOGIST 

The interventional cardiologist may carry out procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, valvuloplasty, congenital heart defect corrections, and coronary thrombectomy. Cardiologist carries out several tests for heart murmur, or an abnormal pulse rate. 

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Ambulatory ECG
  • Stress Test
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Nuclear Cardiology

 

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General Question About Cardiology Surgery

A cardiologist is an expert healthcare provider who treats chest pain, high blood pressure, and heart failure as well as treats problems with your heart valves, blood vessels, and other vascular issues.

Cardiologists are physicians who treat heart diseases using diagnostics and medications. They do not perform surgical procedures.

There are three main types of cardiology: Invasive, non-invasive, and Interventional. Some cardiologists specialize in Pediatric or child cardiology while some specialize in adult cardiology.

    • Shortness of breath
    • Fatigue and weakness
    • Swelling in legs and feet
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Weak ability to exercise
    • Swelling of abdomen
    • Continuous cough or wheezing

 

  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain in chest
  • Fainting/fatigue
  • Slow heartbeats or palpitation 

The normal pulse rate for a healthy heart ranges from 60 to 80 beats per minute.

The ideal blood pressure is 120/80mmHg. 

  • High BP is above 140/90mmHg
  • Low BP is below 90/60mmHg

When excessive pressure on the artery is caused by high blood pressure, it can damage blood vessels as well as the organ. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke.

A procedure that opens arteries by stent to normalize the blood flow is called Angioplasty.  It is a minimally invasive procedure.

It is a medical imaging technique used to check the blood vessels for any blockages. The normal x-ray cannot show the blood vessels clearly, so a special dye is injected in your blood which highlights the vessels allowing your doctor to check for any problems. The x-ray created during angiography are called as Angiograms. 

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