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- Cardiologists diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
What do they typically do
- Diagnose cardiovascular conditions
- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention
- Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements
- Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress
- Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury
- Obtain and record patient information, including patient identification, medical history, and examination results
- Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators and vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents
- Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems
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- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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