Cardiology Clinic
Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels, and helps in preventing these diseases. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, congenital heart disorders, heart failure, and heart attacks are treated within the cardiology department. In this field, treatment may include medication tailored to the patient’s needs, lifestyle modifications, and, when necessary, minimally invasive procedures such as stent placement. The primary goal of cardiology is early diagnosis while prioritizing the protection of heart health.
What Does Cardiology Cover?
Cardiology is the medical specialty responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of circulatory system diseases involving the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmias, arterial diseases, pericarditis, cholesterol disorders, and hypertension.
The diseases treated by the cardiology department include:
- Blockage and narrowing of heart vessels (coronary artery disease)
- Heart failure
- Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
- Heart valve diseases
- Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)
- Congenital heart diseases (structural abnormalities present at birth)
- Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis)
- Inflammation of the outer lining of the heart (pericarditis)
Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. This condition is usually caused by weakening or stiffening of the heart muscle.
Coronary Artery Diseases
These occur when the heart vessels become narrowed or blocked. As a result, a heart attack may develop.
Heart Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Arrhythmias occur when the heart beats irregularly—too fast, too slow, or inconsistently.
Cardiomyopathies
These are diseases related to the heart muscle. They can eventually lead to heart failure.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Hypertension develops when the pressure of blood within the vessels is higher than normal. It is one of the conditions diagnosed and treated by cardiology.
Heart Valve Diseases
Cardiology also deals with diseases that occur when one or more of the heart valves do not function properly.
Congenital Heart Diseases
Conditions such as heart defects present at birth, including holes in the heart or valve problems, are also managed within cardiology.
Aortic Diseases
Conditions affecting the aorta—often presenting with symptoms such as back pain, shortness of breath, or difficulty swallowing—as well as serious issues like aortic rupture, are evaluated and treated in this department.