ACT Cardiologists

Australian Cardiologists Directory | LocalBook

Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating maladies related to the heart, blood vessels and cardiovascular system. You might hear cardiologists also referred to as heart doctors, cardiac surgeons, heart physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, pediatric cardiologists, angiologists or cardiology specialists. Common ailments treated by cardiologists include anemia, atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), breathing problems, cardiac arrest, chest pain, congenital heart birth defects, coronary artery disease, Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (D-TGP), heart arrythmia, heart attack (myocardial infarction), hypertension (high blood pressure), insulin resistance, persistent truncus arteriosus, ventricular fibrillation and Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. By addressing these issues early on, you might be able to prevent more serious problems.

Heart doctors elucidate, diagnose and treat mechanical and electrical activities of the heart. Sub fields include cardiac electrophysiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology, tropical medicine, geriatric cardiology and nuclear cardiology. A heart doctor uses many tools for diagnosis, including cardiac examinations, imaging, consultation, interventional cardiology and stress echocardiography. During a stress echocardiography test (stress echo), you will be hooked up to a monitoring machine while you exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike. This process will monitor you blood pressure and heart rhythm using Doppler ultrasound. Cardiogeriatrics or geriatric cardiology is heart activity of the elderly. Cardiologists might also measure cardiac output, diastolic and systolic functions. If they see a murmur, as blood flows through your heart, you might have a leaky valve.

Angiology involves diagnosing and treating blood vessel diseases. Poor diet can lead to clogged arteries. If you are suffering from insulin resistance, this may be a precursor to diabetes. A cardiologist is an internal medicine expert. Insertion of stents, pacemakers and valves is done by cardiologists. You might even find some that offer same day emergency consultations.

The cardiologist might be a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or Cardiologist Specialists Australia & New Zealand (CSANZ). A doctorate is required for cardiologists.

Are you having any chest pains? It is better to be safe than sorry. A good cardiologist can help you with any heart ailments. Search the LocalBook Australia - this is your Australian Local Business Directory.