What Is Cardiology?

Cardiology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists diagnose, treat, and help prevent conditions related to cardiovascular health, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms.

Who Should See a Cardiologist?

You may benefit from seeing a cardiologist if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or an irregular heartbeat. People with risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease should also consider a check-up.

Conditions Treated by Cardiologists:

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart valve disorders
• High cholesterol
• Congenital heart defects

Types of Cardiac Procedures and Surgeries:

• Electrocardiograms (ECGs) and echocardiograms
• Cardiac catheterization and angiography
• Angioplasty and stent placement
• Pacemaker or defibrillator implantation
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair or replacement

Types of Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CathLab) Procedures:

• Left ventriculograms, right heart studies
• Coronary Angiograms
• Insertion of temporary + permanent pacemaker
• Transluminal coronary Angioplasty
• Insertion of intra-aortic balloon bump

Doctors

• Dr RK Naidoo
  Cardiologist
  City Hospital
  031 314 3191
• Dr M Matshela
  Cardiologist
  City Hospital
  031 314 3134
• Dr G Alexander
  Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  City Hospital
  031 xxx xxxx