Cardiology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians specializing in this field of medicine are called cardiologists. Cardiologists should not be confused with cardiac surgeons who are surgeons who perform cardiac surgery - operative procedures on the heart and...
Basically the big bucks are made in the cath lab, where the invasive guys play. Those who don't do cardiac catheterizations aren't exactly starving, though. These days, the trend is...
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Do cardiologists ever attend the OR in order to observe? Or cardiac surgeons attending cardiologists ever attend the OR in order to observe? Or cardiac surgeons attending...
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Andrew D. Blaufox, MD Pediatric Electrophysiology Schneider Children's Hospital . Associate Professor Clinical Pediatrics Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine . Residency: Mount Sinai School of ...
Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.
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Until recently, a modest knowledge of genetics was more than adequate for the daily practice of clinical cardiology, but advances in...
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What does it take to achieve Optimum Health? Dr. Steve Sinatra, Chief of Cardiology and Director of Medical Education at Manchester...
Angioplasty is a popular treatment for Cardiologists.
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Heart Di... | 85 | 91% |
| Arteriosclerosis | 10 | 80% |
| Heart Attack | 2 | 100% |
| Heart Failure | 1 | 100% |
| Amputees | 1 | 100% |
Overall, 94% (99 members) find Angioplasty helpful.
