Consult Cardiologists Online - Heart Specialists (29 doctors)
Dr. Muthu Subramaniam
Cardiologist
5 Years • MBBS,MD,FRCP,MRCP(Derm),SCE Dermatology
Chennai
Apollo Hospitals, P.H. Road, Chennai
Soubhik
Cardiologist
11 Years • MBBS
Vadodara
32 Ivory Dental Care, Vadodara
Dr. Tripti Deb
Bariatrician
20 Years • MBBS; DM (Cardio)
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Sunilchandrakunapulivenkata
Cardiologist
10 Years • MBBS, MD(Internal Medicine), D.M(Cardiology)
Hyderabad
Appollo Hospital - Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Suniltest
Cardiologist
10 Years • MD
Ahmedabad
Apollo Hospitals Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad
Deepikaaaaaaaaaa
Intensivists
8 Years • MBBS, MD(Internal Medicine), D.M(Cardiology)
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Prasanna
Cardiologist
20 Years • HI Hello MD, MBBS
Bangalore
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
Dr. A Sreenivas Kumar
Cardiologist
25 Years • MBBS, MD, DM, FACC
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Pk Sunil Chandra
Cardiologist
15 Years • MBBS
South Delhi
Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, South Delhi
Dr. E Sanjeeva Kumar
Cardiologist
13 Years • MD, DM
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Karunakar Rapolu
Cardiologist
8 Years • MBBS, MD, DM (Cardio)
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Sudhir Naik
Cardiologist
50 Years • MBBS; MD (Int. Med.), DM (Cardio)
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Ranga Reddy B V A
Cardiologist
15 Years • MBBS, MD, DM (Cardio)
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath
Cardiologist
35 Years • MBBS, MD, DM, FICC, FACC, FESC
Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Est Doctor
Cardiologist
12 Years • mbbs
Bhubaneswar
Apollo Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar
What is Cardiology?
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, electrophysiology, and valvular heart disease. Some of the subspecialties of cardiology include interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography.
Cardiovascular System - An Overview
The heart and blood vessels make up the cardiovascular system, also called the circulatory system, which transports oxygen, hormones, nutrients, and cellular waste products throughout the body.
Who are Cardiologists?
A cardiologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and their treatment. Cardiologists perform coronary artery bypass surgery, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, heart catheterisations, percutaneous coronary intervention, and stenting among other procedures.
When to Consult a Cardiologist?
Your doctor may recommend you to a cardiologist if you show signs of heart disease. The following are some of the symptoms that could suggest a heart problem:
- Variations in heart rate
- Pain in the chest
- Drowsiness
- High blood pressure
For a cardiac murmur or an irregular heart rate, a cardiologist performs a series of tests. Patients with heart failure, heart attacks, or other heart diseases are treated by them.
Heart diseases that a cardiologist may treat include:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Atherosclerosis
- Arrhythmias
- Hypertension
- Congenital heart disease (CHD): A congenital cardiac defect
- Atrial fibrillation: A disorder in which the heart beats erratically
- Coronary artery disease (CAD): A form of cardiac disease that affects the arteries of the heart
- Pericarditis
To make a diagnosis, cardiologists may conduct physical exams, suggest tests (such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests, and exercise stress tests), and interpret those test results. They may also provide guidance on lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and weight management, as well as medicine. Cardiologists may work as university professors or do laboratory research in order to create new treatments.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Cardiologist
- Suggesting tests, treatments, and/or surgery if needed.
- Maintaining detailed records of patient appointments and test findings.
- Performing tests to assess patients’ cardiovascular health.
- Using test findings to evaluate how well the heart or cardiovascular system is working.
- Diagnosing heart and cardiovascular diseases using medical imaging equipment such as CT and MRI scanners.
- Assisting or performing surgery, which may entail difficult surgical operations requiring a multidisciplinary medical team.
- Supporting and counseling long-term care patients.
What to Expect When Visiting a Cardiologist
When you visit the cardiologist, he or she will ask you questions about your symptoms and behaviours. They might also run a series of tests to figure out what's wrong with your heart. The following tests may be performed by cardiologists:
- ECG
- Cardiac catheterisation
- Ultrasound
- Cardiac biopsy
- Exercise stress test
These exams will evaluate your cardiovascular health as a whole. After examining your test findings, the cardiologist will diagnose your ailment and make a therapy recommendation.
recommendations for food and lifestyle adjustments may be included in a cardiologist's treatment plan. More serious conditions may demand heart surgery in differing degrees.
Where to Find a Cardiologist?
You can easily consult doctors on the Apollo 24|7 app or website to discuss your health concerns. The online healthcare platform aims to connect you to the best doctors who can help you manage and treat heart-related conditions. Book an appointment and speak with a cardiologist from the comfort of your home, using the Apollo 24|7 app or website
FAQs
Who is a cardiologist?
Cardiologists are trained medical professionals with special training in the identification, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, also known as the cardiovascular system. They are doctors who specialize in cardiovascular disease and are able to treat conditions ranging from severe hypertension to elevated cholesterol to heart rhythm problems.
What do cardiologists do?
Cardiologists examine patients with heart-related disorders to assess their condition, explain the risks of prohibited activities, health advice, and prescribe medications. They may also perform surgical procedures on patients with heart-related conditions.
How to consult a cardiologist online?
To consult a cardiologist online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘Cardiology’ in the search bar to find a list of cardiologists, along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with a cardiologist.
Can a cardiologist treat all heart-related conditions?
Yes cardiologists treat all kinds of heart diseases. They perform stress tests to diagnose coronary disease, perform echocardiograms to diagnose holes in the heart or heart valve problems and order heart monitoring to detect atrial fibrillation or other rhythm issues. They treat severe hypertension (high blood pressure), elevated cholesterol, and heart rhythm problems.
When should I consult a cardiologist?
You should consult a cardiologist if you are at high risk of a heart problem because of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, severe heart failure, or a heart rhythm problem.
What do we call a Cardiologist in simple words?
Cardiologists are doctors who treat diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system including heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart defects and infections, and related disorders. They are often referred to as ‘heart doctors’.
Can I consult with a cardiologist anytime?
Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult cardiologists any time. Our cardiologists are available round-the-clock for online consultations. Just pick your preferred slot and book a consultation.
How do I choose the best cardiologist in India?
Apollo 24/7 has the best cardiologists in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your heart-related conditions are taken care of.
Is video consultation available with all cardiologists?
Yes, all cardiologists on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.
Can I visit a cardiologist directly or do I need to be referred by a physician?
You can visit a cardiologist directly if your family has a history of heart disease. A cardiologist can evaluate your risk factor of getting a heart disorder and offer preventive treatment options. You may also be referred to a cardiologist by your physician if you show symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, dizziness, etc.
Do cardiologists perform surgeries?
Cardiologists generally do not perform surgeries. However, they can perform procedures such as cardiac catheterizations for which they need to make small incisions or punctures on the skin. Surgeries of the heart are performed by cardiac surgeons. "
What type of diseases does a cardiologist treat?
A cardiologist often treats patients with heart problems such as heart attack and heart failure. Some of the other heart diseases that a cardiologist treats are coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, congestive heart disease, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, ventricular tachycardia, and pericarditis.