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Cardiology
A heart care service that also facilitates the monitoring of variables that affect the circulatory system.
Heart care and health
The study and treatment of non-surgical diseases of the heart, brings together different pathologies that require attention, follow-up and the strictest control to ensure an optimal evolution of the patient.
Based on family history and symptoms, the cardiologist will indicate the studies required to achieve an effective diagnosis.
By treating only non-surgical conditions, cardiac problems that warrant surgery are referred to the cardiovascular surgeon.
Support from all disciplines
Cardiology supports all medical and surgical specialties by monitoring the patient, even if he/she has been referred.
Preventive medicine
Cardiovascular risk factors and the care that even a healthy person should take are also an important part of a cardiologist's duties.
The Specialist
It can be developed into a diagnostic, interventional or pediatric subspecialty given the complex and broad scope of cardiology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Undoubtedly, cardiovascular diseases represent a high risk for the patient and occupy first place among the causes of death worldwide; however, it should be taken into account that they are not always detected in time and may even go unnoticed.
First of all, it is convenient to know that any pathology that produces a reduction of blood flow to and from the heart, causing it to work with difficulty, is included in the classification of cardiovascular diseases.
As soon as they are discovered, these conditions must be treated and a strict follow-up schedule must be established to ensure a favorable evolution for the patient over the years.
However, these diseases often go unnoticed and asymptomatic, causing damage to the heart or other organs that, as time goes by, may become irreversible.
As soon as any symptom is identified or simply as a preventive measure, there are multiple tests that can identify and diagnose cardiovascular disease.
- Blood tests. From chemical laboratory tests it is possible to identify any alarming variations in factors such as fats (cholesterol and triglycerides), blood sugar (diabetes) and certain types of protein that indicate the occurrence of a recent heart attack.
- Electrocardiogram. This is a simple test that records on paper the behavior of the electrical impulses that pass through the heart; including their rhythm, frequency and strength; important in determining arrhythmias.
- Echocardiogram. This imaging test captures the heart's movements to appreciate the functioning of each structure, including the heart chambers and valves; as well as identifying any previous damage to the heart muscle.
- Cardiac MRI. MRI technology uses waves to create 3D images of the heart, which expose to the experienced eye multiple lesions in the muscle.
- Stress test. This consists of subjecting the patient to a physically demanding test to determine how the heart behaves in response to it. Depending on the type of finding, chest pain and shortness of breath may be present.
- Coronary angiography. A dye is applied to the bloodstream that reaches the coronary arteries, and then images are taken in detail of the heart's blood vessels.
In addition to these there are many other tests that serve to diagnose specific conditions, and even some variations within those already mentioned can provide additional valuable information for further treatment.
- Arterial hypertension. It is a condition that increases the risk of heart attack, due to the narrowing of the arteries that regulate blood flow. In these conditions, the heart must work harder than usual, which increases the pressure in the blood vessels.
- Heart failure. This condition occurs when the pumping demand exceeds the actual capacity that the heart is able to process; causing an imbalance that results in weakness, fatigue and shortness of breath.
- Hypercholesterolemia. It occurs when extremely high cholesterol levels seriously affect the health of the heart; and although there are not always any symptoms that suggest this condition, it is easily detectable in laboratory blood tests.
- Myocardial infarction. When there is a severe arterial obstruction that considerably decreases the flow of oxygen to the myocardium; the heart muscle stops pumping blood, resulting in tissue death and severe chest pain.
- Angina pectoris. A pressure in the chest may be the main characteristic of this condition, which is caused by blockage of the coronary arteries, causing blood to stop flowing steadily to the heart.