Cardiology

Cardiology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
What is Cardiology?

The term cardiology is derived from the Greek words “cardia,” which refers to the heart and “logy” meaning “study of.” Cardiology is a branch of medicine that concerns diseases and disorders of the heart, which may range from congenital defects through to acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.

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Community pop-up screenings uncover hidden cardiovascular risk factors

Community pop-up screenings uncover hidden cardiovascular risk factors

New 2025 guidelines focus on early intervention and lifestyle to manage high blood pressure

New 2025 guidelines focus on early intervention and lifestyle to manage high blood pressure

Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women

Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women

Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health

Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health

Faster and further walking lowers heart disease and stroke risks

Faster and further walking lowers heart disease and stroke risks

Innovative VR therapy helps ease anxiety in cardiovascular disease

Innovative VR therapy helps ease anxiety in cardiovascular disease

Air purifiers can lower blood pressure in at-risk adults

Air purifiers can lower blood pressure in at-risk adults

TEER shows promising outcomes in elderly patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation

TEER shows promising outcomes in elderly patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation

New initiative expands screening for cardiovascular disease marker in community health centers

New initiative expands screening for cardiovascular disease marker in community health centers

This test can see a heart attack in your future

This test can see a heart attack in your future

FAU experts recommend high-potency statins to reduce LDL cholesterol

FAU experts recommend high-potency statins to reduce LDL cholesterol

Most US adults have older heart age than actual age

Most US adults have older heart age than actual age

Myth of tongue swallowing delays life-saving CPR in collapsed athletes

Myth of tongue swallowing delays life-saving CPR in collapsed athletes

The Mount Sinai Hospital named among nation’s top 20 for care excellence

The Mount Sinai Hospital named among nation’s top 20 for care excellence

Warfarin use not linked to higher brain bleed risk after falls in older adults

Warfarin use not linked to higher brain bleed risk after falls in older adults

American Heart Association expands Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative to 15 regions

American Heart Association expands Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative to 15 regions

Cardiologists urged to prioritize potent statins in managing LDL cholesterol

Cardiologists urged to prioritize potent statins in managing LDL cholesterol

Addressing avoidable hospitalizations in terminally ill nursing home residents

Addressing avoidable hospitalizations in terminally ill nursing home residents

New project aims to boost screening for cardiovascular disease marker in community health centers

New project aims to boost screening for cardiovascular disease marker in community health centers

Low treatment completion rates hinder recovery for teens with cannabis use disorder

Low treatment completion rates hinder recovery for teens with cannabis use disorder

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