Medical Speciality
Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of heart and cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and structural heart conditions.
Common Conditions
Warning Symptoms — See a Doctor If You Have:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Shortness of breath at rest or exertion
- Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
- Swelling of ankles or legs
- Dizziness or fainting
- Fatigue with minimal exertion
Common Procedures & Tests
Cardiology at a Glance
Cardiology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the heart and circulatory system. India has world-class cardiologists trained in interventional, electrophysiology, and preventive cardiology — often with fellowships from the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, or European centres.
Why Cardiac Care in India?
- Internationally trained specialists with high procedure volumes
- Costs 60–80% lower than the USA, UK, or Australia
- JCI and NABH-accredited cardiac centres across major cities
- Rapid access — most cardiac centres offer same-day or next-day angiography
Cardiac Specialisations
Preventive Cardiology
Risk factor management, cardiac screening, lipid optimisation, and lifestyle counselling for patients with family history or metabolic syndrome.
Interventional Cardiology
Catheter-based diagnosis (coronary angiography) and treatment (angioplasty, stenting) without open surgery.
Electrophysiology
Diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias; pacemaker, ICD, and CRT implantation.
Heart Failure
Advanced heart failure management including medical optimisation, device therapy, and transplant evaluation.
Structural Heart Disease
TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), MitraClip (mitral repair), ASD/VSD closure — all without open-heart surgery.
Cardiac Surgery
CABG (bypass), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery. India has cardiac surgery outcomes comparable to global benchmarks.
Related Treatments
Angioplasty (PCI)
Cardiology
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries using a balloon and stent, restoring blood flow to the heart.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Cardiology
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) restores blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked coronary arteries using grafts taken from other parts of the body.
FAQ
Cardiology — Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cardiologist treat?
Cardiologists diagnose and treat all conditions of the heart and blood vessels — from preventive risk reduction to managing heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias, and performing interventional procedures like angioplasty.
When should I see a cardiologist?
See a cardiologist if you experience chest pain, unexplained shortness of breath, palpitations, or if you have risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or a family history of heart disease.
What is the difference between a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon?
Cardiologists manage heart disease medically and perform catheter-based (non-surgical) procedures like angioplasty. Cardiac (cardiothoracic) surgeons perform open-heart operations like bypass surgery and valve repair.