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.

  • Monitor patient progress following cardiac surgery.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary.
  • Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress.
  • Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.