cardiology
Cardiology: A Cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
What is Myocardial Infarction?
Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious condition where a coronary artery (a blood vessel of the heart) is blocked and can not supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. This causes damage to the…
What is Pericardial Effusion?
Pericardial effusion is a buildup of fluid around the heart muscle. The heart is surrounded by a protective membrane called the pericardium, which is a sac comprised of two layers of tissue with lubricating fluid in between. Pericardial effusion occurs…
What is Infective Endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart and the heart valves, called the endocardium. The infection is caused by certain bacteria or, less often, fungi entering the bloodstream. Infective endocarditis usually affects people who have…
What Is a Cardiologist?
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, consisting of the heart and blood vessels. These specialists practice the prevention and health care for patients with heat-related illness and cardiovascular disease as well as…
