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.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators.
  • Perform vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents.
  • Recommend surgeons or surgical procedures.

  • Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.