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About Cardiologists
Definition
If the heart is healthy, the body is too. Cardiologists work towards giving you a healthy heart to keep the blood pumping. Heart conditions can be genetic and present at birth, others develop as we age due to hereditory, genetic and lifestyle factors.
High blood pressure and thickening of the blood can lead to many heart problems. Diagnosed early, heart problems do not need to lead to severe treatments such as heart bypass surgery. Regular consultations with cardiologists can ensure that cardiac problems are identified and treated soon. Heart problems are treatable in 97% of patients.
Cardiologists reccommend patients have their pulse and heart beat checked every year as part of a routine health check and any concerns about a patients heart should be checked with a cardiologist as soon as possible. Patients who have a risk of hereditory heart conditions should schedule frequent consultations with a cardiologist to stay ahead of the heart disease.
If you have any questions or concerns about your heart health, ask a cardiologist for advice and find a cardiologist for heart treatment with WhereismyDoctor.com.
Common heart problems
Heart problems can remain undetected and many congenital heart problems will not have obvious symptoms. It is important that anyone who thinks they may have a problem with their heart visit a cardiologist who will perform routine heart checks.
Common heart conditions include:
Angina - narrowing of the coronary arteries
Heart Palpitations - irregular heartbeat
Heart Valve Disease - blood cannot enter or leave the heart efficiently
Hole in the Heart - a common defect affecting 1/4 people
Heart Attack - sudden blockage in the arteries preventing blood flow
Heart problems can be fatal if neglected. It is important you are aware of the symptoms of heart disease and visit a doctor immediately if symptoms appear.
Heart disease symptoms
Heart disease and disorders can often go undetected as the symptoms can be confused for another problem. Many heart disease, especially genetic defects, are not diagnosed until the symptoms become severe. Knowing what to look for can help diagnose heart problems before they lead to heart attack or stroke.
Warning signs include:
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Swelling in the legs or face
- Feeling unusually cold
Causes of heart disease
The heart works to pump oxygen-rich blood around the body. Anything that prevents the blood from circulating properly is a cause for concern. Heart disease and heart conditions can be caused by a congenital defect from birth, an unhealthy lifestyle and diet or a problem with an artery, heart valve or heart muscle.
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