Additionally, the designation serves to officially signal to my patients that I am a flag bearer of an elite organization that promotes excellence and ensures the maintenance of the highest standards in my chosen field. As an early career professional, there are innumerable benefits that are associated with being a fellow of the esteemed College. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn, share ideas and get inspired. Fellowship recognizes scientific and professional accomplishments and volunteer leadership and service.
Open to physicians, scientists, nurses and other healthcare professionals with a major and productive interest in cardiovascular diseases and stroke. They typically specialize in cardiac arrhythmias, ablation and electrophysiological studies.
This credential may not be totally relevant to A-Fib ablation. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. You still have to do your own due diligence to find the right doctor for you. Many of the older EPs listed by Castle Connolly no longer perform catheter ablations. Their skills and training are required whenever decisions are made about procedures such as cardiac catheterization, balloon angioplasty, or heart surgery. Whether the cardiologist sees you in the office or in the hospital, he or she will review your medical history and perform a physical examination which may include checking your blood pressure, weight, heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
You may need additional tests such as an ECG, X-ray, or blood test. Other problems will require more specialized testing. Your cardiologist may recommend lifestyle changes or medicine. No, however, many cardiologists do tests such as cardiac catheterizations that require small skin punctures or incisions, and some put in pacemakers.
Many cardiologists are specially trained in this technique, but others specialize in office diagnosis, the performance and interpretation of echocardiograms, ECGs, and exercise tests. Still others have special skill in cholesterol management or cardiac rehabilitation and fitness. All cardiologists know how and when these tests are needed and how to manage cardiac emergencies. A cardiologist usually serves as a consultant to other doctors. Your physician may recommend a cardiologist or you may choose one yourself.
As your cardiac care proceeds, your cardiologist will guide your care and plan tests and treatment with the doctors and nurses who are looking after you. Generally, physicians prefer the title like this: John Jones, M.
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