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.

  • 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 medical conditions of patients, using records, reports, test results, or examination information.
  • Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.
  • Obtain and record patient information, including patient identification, medical history, and examination results.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.