Cardiology

Introduction

A branch of medicine that examines the working conditions, functions & dysfunctions of the human heart, arteries and blood circulation is known as Cardiology. It also helps in diagnosis and healing of some heart diseases. The more advanced and specialized study involves regular identification of serious cardiovascular ailments.

Cardiologists, one who treat diseases related to heart, cures patient's heart conditions by checking the blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and other factors like obesity, smoking and improper and lazy lifestyle. This unhealthy lifestyle affects the functioning of the heart.

The heart conditions should be properly understood to treat the patient's heart effectively. To check the heart condition, cardiologist ask the patients to get an electrocardiogram or ECG. This machine records the electrical impulses of the heart and diagnose if there is any dysfunction.

The Cardiology and Cardio Thoracic Surgery Department in many hospitals in India is well equipped and some of the largest in the world.