Cardiology

What is cardiology?

Cardiology is a medical specialty that includes diagnosis and ongoing care for heart and blood vessel diseases and disorders. There are a few different concerning symptoms that could indicate your need for a cardiology visit at Vantage Medical Associates PC, including:

• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Pain or numbness in your extremities
• Neck, back, or jaw pain
• Vertigo
  
  

When you first arrive for an appointment, the Vantage Medical Associates PC team performs a brief physical exam and goes over your medical history. If they suspect that cardiovascular disease is causing your symptoms, they recommend further tests to gather more information about your heart’s function.

Even if you have no symptoms, heart health screenings are available if your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is high. The team might recommend screenings if you smoke or have a family history of heart disease.

Which conditions does cardiology treat?

Cardiology services at Vantage Medical Associates PC can diagnose and treat some of the most common cardiovascular conditions. Heart disease refers to several conditions that affect or arise from your heart. They include:

• Heart murmur
• Angina (chest pain or tightness)
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Heart valve diseases
• Heart infections
  
  

The expert cardiologists at Vantage Medical Associates PC have decades of experience and treat you like a family member throughout the diagnostic and treatment process for various forms of heart disease. They ensure that their diagnosis of your condition is accurate and that you’re confident in your treatment plan.

What does cardiology care involve?

Vantage Medical Associates PC offers several tests and treatments targeted toward heart disease diagnosis and management. Cardiac testing and treatment include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

ECG records your heart’s electrical impulses as it pumps blood. You can get one while at rest or while exercising. A Holter monitor is a portable ECG that records information continuously for 24 hours while you’re away from the office.

Echocardiogram (Echo)

An echo test produces an image of your heart’s structure using sound waves and shows it pumping blood in real-time.

Radiofrequency ablation

Radiofrequency ablation creates scar tissue in the heart, which can block abnormal electrical impulses to treat arrhythmia.

Medication and lifestyle management

Medications and lifestyle changes, like dietary guidelines, will likely be key parts of your heart disease treatment plan.

To schedule an appointment for a heart disease screening or exam, call Vantage Medical Associates PC today or book online.