Cardiology

Cardiology

“A cardiologist is a medical doctor that studies and treats diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system — the heart and blood vessels — including heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart defects and infections, and related disorders.”

An echocardiogram is a common test. It gives a picture of your heart using ultrasound, a type of X-ray. It uses a probe either on your chest or down your oesophagus (throat). It helps your doctor check if there are any problems with your heart's valves and chambers, and see how strongly your heart pumps blood.

• Coronary heart disease. The most common heart condition in Scotland is coronary heart disease.
• Angina
• Unstable angina
• Heart attack.
• Heart failure.
• Valve disease