Who is an heart specialist ?

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system - the heart and blood vessels - including heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart defects and infections, and related disorders. If you have been diagnosed with a heart condition or are experiencing heart-related symptoms like If you’re feeling pain in your chest, dizziness or shortness of breath, you may need to see a cardiologist or a heart specialist. If you have a family history of heart disease or are at risk for developing a heart condition, you may also need to see a heart specialist. Your doctor can refer you to a heart specialist if they feel it is necessary.