Overview
A medical specialty that engages with various heart disorders and their diagnosis and treatments, known as Cardiology. The one who specializes in cardiology is recognized as a Cardiologist.
Cardiology deals with the heart and cardiovascular diseases ranging from congenital heart disease to acquired heart diseases such as Arrhythmia, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart failure, Cardiac arrest, etc.
Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Clinical and Preventive Cardiology are Sub-specialties of Cardiology.
Types of Heart Disease
Heart diseases affect the Cardiovascular system. Different types of heart diseases are mentioned below.
Heart failure can be classified into 3 types-
I. Right-sided heart failure
II. Left-sided heart failure
III. Congestive heart failure
I. Dilated Cardiomyopathy - A disease where the muscles of the heart become thin and weak, causing the heart to be dilated. Consequently, the pump effect of the heart reduces.
II. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - A disease in which there’s an increment in thickness of the walls of the heart and as a result besides pump failure there can be additional Left Ventricular outflow tract obstruction and abnormalities in the electrical impulses of the heart.
Symptoms
Basic symptoms of heart and cardiovascular disorders include:
Swelling and pain in limbs
Diagnosis
To diagnose the severity of heart and cardiovascular disorders, some procedures and tests are followed -
Treatment and Procedures
Treatment goals are tailored to improve quality of life and restore functional capacity.
Risk Factors and Prevention
Cardiac diseases have several risk factors. It’s crucial to have a basic knowledge of them. There are some modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
Modifiable risk factors can be prevented with some basic lifestyle changes.
A regular checkup can help prevent the risk factors. Additionally, a few fundamental preventions should be remembered
Non-modifiable risk factors are:
Summary
Studies show globally million people experience heart disorders every year . These disorders are looked into by cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and many other specialties. Moreover, it’s necessary to bring some lifestyle changes to stay healthy.
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease treatments vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
Consuming a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease treatments vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
Consuming a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease treatments vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
Consuming a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.
If lifestyle changes aren’t adequate, you may be prescribed medications to control your heart disease. Heart disease treatments vary by condition. For instance, if you’re diagnosed with a heart infection, you’ll likely be given antibiotics. The type of medication will completely depend upon the type of heart disease. Medications will also be prescribed if you have heart attack symptoms.
It’s possible you will be recommended specific medical procedures or surgeries. The type of procedure will depend on the type of heart ailment and the extent of the damage caused to your heart due to coronary artery disease.
