How do they match: Cardiologists

  • Physician
  • Cardiology Physician
  • Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician
  • Interventional Cardiology Physician

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan.

  • Prescribe medications.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.