How do they match: Cardiologists

  • Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

  • Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.