Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology is the field of medicine that cares for people with diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists.
Our Heart and Vascular Center cardiologists offer a range of services in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. The cardiology team’s depth of experience means it can provide some of the most advanced diagnostic tests and heart treatments available—all available close to home. Heart disease can be especially stressful for the patient and loved ones. You can rely on your Augusta Health cardiologist to offer both expertise and compassion.
Cardiologists at the Heart and Vascular Center offer expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart diseases and disorders, including:
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- Angina (chest pain)
- Artery diseases
- Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- Atrial fibrillation and other heart-rhythm disorders
- Blood clots
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- Cardiac arrest
- Cadiogenic shock (often associated with heart attack)
- Congenital conditions present at birth
- Endocarditis (bacterial infection of the heart)
- Heart abnormalities
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- Heart attack, heart failure, heart valve problems
- High blood pressure, High cholesterol
- Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
- Stroke
Your cardiology appointment
When you meet with your Augusta Health cardiologist, you will have an opportunity to talk about your health history and the symptoms you are experiencing. Your cardiologist will most likely perform an examination to understand more about your heart health. After all information is gathered, your cardiologist will be prepared to talk with you about your diagnosis and discuss the available treatment options. If appropriate, your cardiologist will also talk with you about measures you can take to prevent heart problems in the future. Come prepared with questions and concerns; you can discuss all of them with your cardiologist before making a decision about treatment.
