A doctor who has received special training in finding, treating and preventing disease of the heart and blood vessels is what can be defined as a cardiologist.
A cardiologist is a doctor who has had specialised training in the detection, treatment and prevention of disease in the heart and blood vessels.
The study of cardiology can be branched into Adult medicine, paediatrics and child Health. We at Southern Cross Bundoora in Melbourne, mainly focus on the screening, intervention and prevention of cardiac disease amongst adults. In Australia, a fully qualified physician undertakes further study and training at an accredited site which has a general duration of 36months (three years). When the doctor is successful in his/her training, they attain a qualification of the Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physician (FRACP) with the ability to practice Cardiology in Australia or New Zealand.
Our Melbourne based Cardiologist is responsible for examining patients, where it be at the hospital or at a clinic and determines the nature and extent of the medical/cardiac issues. They then analyse the test results and current/previous medical information to make a diagnosis. Based on the diagnosis, the cardiologist will then prescribe and/or administer medication, remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures.
When should I see a Cardiologist?
The general practitioner decides whether a patient has a heart or related condition and if it is substantial enough for further assessment. If that is the case, the GP will contact a cardiologist and refer the patient for further cardiac and medical care. Cardiac conditions usually have symptoms: –
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Chest pains Pain in the chest
- Dizzy spells
- Heart murmurs
- Palpitations
We at Southern Cross Cardiovascular have a highly trained cardiologist who specialises in having a holistic approach to all patients whilst assisting victims who suffer from heart disease to return a full and productive life. The cardiologist counsels patients about the risk and deterrence of heart disease and will actively be involved in the treatment of heart failure, heart attacks and serious heart rhythm arrhythmias.
Cardiologists are trained to have a holistic approach to all patients and help victims of heart disease return to a full and useful life . They counsel patients about the risks and prevention of heart disease and are involved in the treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and serious heart rhythm disturbances. Our Bundoora, Melbourne cardiologist may make use of a range of procedures to screen and test for any disease such as an echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram, ECG, 24 hour holter monitor and/or 24-hour blood pressure monitor.
SCCVS is a medical establishment that specialises in Non-invasive imaging of the heart and general cardiology consultations and information.