How do they match: Cardiologists

  • Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.
  • Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
  • Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
  • Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  • Diagnose cardiovascular conditions, using cardiac catheterization.
  • Diagnose medical conditions of patients, using records, reports, test results, or examination information.
  • Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan.

  • Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
  • Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.