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.

  • Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  • Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems.
  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
  • 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.
  • Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.

  • Prescribe medications.