Cardiologists are trained medical professionals with special training in the identification, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, also known as the cardiovascular system. They are doctors who specialize in cardiovascular disease and are able to treat conditions ranging from severe hypertension to elevated cholesterol to heart rhythm problems.

Cardiologists examine patients with heart-related disorders to assess their condition, explain the risks of prohibited activities, health advice, and prescribe medications. They may also perform surgical procedures on patients with heart-related conditions.

To consult a cardiologist online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘Cardiology’ in the search bar to find a list of cardiologists, along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with a cardiologist.

Yes cardiologists treat all kinds of heart diseases. They perform stress tests to diagnose coronary disease, perform echocardiograms to diagnose holes in the heart or heart valve problems and order heart monitoring to detect atrial fibrillation or other rhythm issues. They treat severe hypertension (high blood pressure), elevated cholesterol, and heart rhythm problems.

You should consult a cardiologist if you are at high risk of a heart problem because of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, severe heart failure, or a heart rhythm problem.

Cardiologists are doctors who treat diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system including heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart defects and infections, and related disorders. They are often referred to as ‘heart doctors’.

Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult cardiologists any time. Our cardiologists are available round-the-clock for online consultations. Just pick your preferred slot and book a consultation.

Apollo 24/7 has the best cardiologists in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your heart-related conditions are taken care of.

Yes, all cardiologists on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.

You can visit a cardiologist directly if your family has a history of heart disease. A cardiologist can evaluate your risk factor of getting a heart disorder and offer preventive treatment options. You may also be referred to a cardiologist by your physician if you show symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, dizziness, etc.

Cardiologists generally do not perform surgeries. However, they can perform procedures such as cardiac catheterizations for which they need to make small incisions or punctures on the skin. Surgeries of the heart are performed by cardiac surgeons. "

A cardiologist often treats patients with heart problems such as heart attack and heart failure. Some of the other heart diseases that a cardiologist treats are coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, congestive heart disease, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, ventricular tachycardia, and pericarditis.