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A Cardiologist is an internist with super-specialized training in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease. All cardiologists will have basic training in diagnosing and treating these diseases using unusual techniques such as stress testing, ultrasound, and nuclear techniques. A large amount will also be able to perform cardiac catheterization, which includes performing coronary Angiography, balloon angioplasty and placement of stents to  the arteries to the heart, as well as other organs. In some cases, cardiologists may refer patients for surgical procedures, including open-heart surgery  valve replacement and Surgical procedures for congenital heart defects.

Heart Attack is a Medical and life emergency. Heart attack refers to the sudden cessation of the blood supply to the heart muscle tissue caused by blockage of the coronary arteries, which often forms a clot on top of a pile of cholesterol that already exists, called plaque. The most common symptoms are associated with chest, arm, and neck pain. Current technology allows for the re-opening of closed arteries to maintain heart muscle mass as well as heart function. It is therefore important to seek medical help as soon as possible for chest pain and associated symptoms.

A stress test is a way for your heart to be tested for probable coronary heart disease. The test involves a continuous increase in activity under continuous electrocardiographic monitoring conditions. Tests are performed at a predetermined level primarily on heart rate. Typically, stress tests are performed in conjunction with echocardiography or nuclear scan of the heart muscle. These methods enhance our ability to make accurate and accurate diagnoses. Tests are usually performed to determine the probability of coronary artery disease with risk factors like Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus,  Chronic smoking, family history of Premature heart attacks and also as pre-employment health check up or fitness for employment or sports activities.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is absorbed into the arteries, causing a blockage in many different organs, especially the heart. Cholesterol has two components namely, HDL (good) and LDL (bad). The absolute numbers and relationships of these components determine their prediction on the development of plaque within the blood vessels in your heart. Triglycerides are some of the fats that are present in your body and their high levels can lead to the formation of the worst forms of cholesterol and fatty acids. The lipid profile allows us to examine all these components in detail.

An echocardiogram is a study that uses sound waves to reconstruct the heart and all its valves. It is usually done with a probe in the chest wall but under special circumstances, information can also be obtained using a probe passed through the esophagus, placing it very close to the heart. By using the sound waves displayed, your heart's chambers can be analyzed in terms of size and function. With the addition of Doppler techniques, more accurate information can also be obtained about heart valves. Echocardiography is also often used in conjunction with stress tests to allow for cardiac function analysis when resting and responding to stress, usually exercise.

Stroke is the death of brain tissue due to bleeding in the brain or disruption of blood flow to a specific area of ​​the brain. In an adult, the most common cause of a stroke is impaired blood flow. This can occur in the area where the brain is struck due to vascular disease or it may be the result of the passage or accumulation of particles from the arteries in the neck, the large aorta within the chest, or the heart itself. This particular issue can be thick blood or fractions of cholesterol. Stroke is a very common disease associated with prolonged stay, high blood pressure uncontrolled, or high blood pressuse.

Despite the progress made with the use of balloon angioplasty and stents in the coronary arteries, there are still cases wheremyocardial revascularisation by CABG is needed. This type of surgery usually involves the use of arteries from the inside of the chest and arteries from the legs or arms. This type of surgery is used on patients where the disease involves many vessels and if associated valves need to be replaced. Most of the congenital heart diseases needs open heart surgeries.

The heart has four valves inside it that control blood flow, two right and two left. The most common complications of adult valves arise from those on the left side of the heart, called the aortic valve and mitral valve. These valves can grow thin have stenosis or leak excessively. Abnormal heart valves can occur in a variety of ways, including chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, discomfort, or heart failure. Diagnostic methods used for testing include echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Both mechanical or tissue valves can be used as part of surgery and further technical adjustments are possible especially the mitral valve.

Syncope is a technical term meaning "being unconscious for a short period due to low blood pressure". More than 90 percent of all cases of syncope in an adult are somehow related to the cardiovascular system. Fortunately, it rarely becomes a major problem. Extreme complications can occur and often include heart rhythm disturbances or significant forms of valvular disease. Fainting or syncope is a serious problem in an adult and should be carefully evaluated.

Arrhythmia refers to any irregular heartbeat, including very slow, very fast, and/or abnormal ECG events. The most common symptom associated with arrhythmia is a heartbeat or awareness of a heartbeat. The most serious symptom is syncope. An arrhythmia test usually involves some form of the monitoring device. It is also very important to determine if the heart is in a normal state. How arrhythmias are treated is determined by the condition of the heart structures and the severity of the symptoms. The most advanced treatments include pacemakers and defibrillators but medical treatment is usually what is needed.