Overview
Cardiology diagnoses and treats disorders of the heart and circulatory system using clinical assessment imaging and invasive procedures.
Clinical Practice
Cardiologists manage coronary artery disease heart failure arrhythmias and valvular disease with medications procedures and device therapy.
Procedures and Tools
Common tools include echocardiography stress testing cardiac catheterization and implantable devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
Training and Roles
Cardiologists complete internal medicine residency followed by cardiology fellowship and often subspecialize in interventional or electrophysiology fields.