Cardiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases related to the cardiovascular system, whether congenital or not. Specialist cardiology examination is recommended both for people with an established heart problem and for those who frequently experience symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness (dyspnea) at rest or on exertion, fainting (syncope) or dizziness and palpitations, and sluggishness (asthenia).
It is also indicated in individuals with risk factors for developing heart disease such as those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, a family history of cardiovascular disease, smokers and diabetic individuals. The most commonly cardiology-related diseases are:
Preparation for cardiology examinations does not involve a special set of care on the part of the patient. In case of different performance, confirmation should be sought from the dedicated specialist on how to prepare prior to the examination.
For more details, download the file with all the directions for preparing for diagnostic exams.
