Cardiologists
- Dr. Imran Taimoor
- Dr. Riaz Ahmed Malik
- Dr. Farooq Khan
- Dr. Ameen Ud Din
A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart and cardiovascular diseases. Cardiologists are experts in the management of conditions that affect the heart, blood vessels, and circulation.
Services Provided by Cardiologists:
- Diagnosis of Heart Conditions: Cardiologists use a variety of diagnostic tools such as physical examinations, medical history assessments, electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood tests to diagnose heart conditions.
- Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: Cardiologists treat a wide range of heart-related conditions, including:
- Coronary artery disease (blockages in the heart’s arteries).
- Heart failure (when the heart is unable to pump effectively).
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Cardiomyopathies (diseases of the heart muscle).
- Prevention and Risk Management: Cardiologists provide counseling to prevent heart disease. This may involve lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, smoking cessation, and managing risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Heart Procedures and Interventions:
- Angioplasty and stenting: Opening blocked arteries to restore blood flow.
- Cardiac catheterization: A procedure to examine how well the heart is working.
- Pacemaker or defibrillator implantation: Inserting devices to manage heart rhythms.
- Ablation: A procedure to correct arrhythmias by destroying abnormal tissue in the heart.
- Management of Acute Cardiac Events: Cardiologists are involved in the care of patients with heart attacks, chest pain, and other urgent cardiac issues, helping to stabilize the patient and determine appropriate treatment.
- Long-Term Management and Follow-up: Cardiologists monitor patients with chronic heart conditions, adjusting medications and treatments over time to ensure optimal heart health. Regular check-ups and follow-up appointments are vital for maintaining heart function.
- Cardiovascular Surgery Referrals: While cardiologists themselves do not perform surgeries, they often refer patients to cardiac surgeons when surgery is required, such as for bypass surgeries or valve repairs.
