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🫀 Cardiology

Cardiology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). It deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the heart and circulation.

What Cardiologists Do

Diagnose and treat heart diseases like coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure. Manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Perform tests like ECG, Echocardiogram, Stress Test, Angiography. Provide lifestyle guidance for heart health. Perform interventions/surgeries (e.g., angioplasty, stent placement, bypass surgery).
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Importance of Cardiology

Since the heart is the engine of the body, cardiology plays a key role in keeping people healthy, preventing stroke, sudden cardiac arrest, and improving quality of life.