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.
Administer emergency cardiac care for life threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities using the results of an echocardiogram.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress.
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.
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 cardiovascular conditions using cardiac catheterization.
Diagnose medical conditions of patients using records, reports, test results, or examination information.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels.
Monitor patient progress following cardiac surgery.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
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.
Order medical tests, such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and angiograms.
Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators.
Perform vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents.
Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems.
Recommend surgeons or surgical procedures.
Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students.
Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan.
Work Context
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Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
Treat medical emergencies.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Test patient heart or lung functioning.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Test patient heart or lung functioning.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Test patient heart or lung functioning.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Record patient medical histories.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Prescribe medications.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
Train medical providers.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
