Cardiology Consultation Specialist

What is a cardiology consultation?

A cardiology consultation is an appointment at Pinnacle Healthcare System to meet with your cardiologist and discuss your heart health. Taking care of your heart isn't just essential to keep you alive; it makes a significant difference to every part of your life.

Understanding your risks and finding cardiovascular problems in their earliest stages of development enable you to manage or even reverse your condition. You can also benefit from conservative treatments and avoid surgery.

What might my cardiology consultation cover?

Your cardiologist plans your consultation around your specific needs, but it could include:

Symptom review

You can tell your provider about any symptoms you've experienced that could be due to a heart problem, for example, chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations.

Risk analysis

Several risk factors can increase your chances of developing heart diseases, such as a family history of heart problems, poor diet, lack of exercise, being overweight or obese, and smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. Your cardiologist can assess your risk and help you formulate a plan to reduce it as much as possible.

Screening

Conditions like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis often cause no apparent symptoms until they reach an advanced, possibly life-threatening stage. Therefore, checking your heart and vascular health even if you think you're okay is vital.

What happens at a cardiology consultation?

Your cardiology consultation at Pinnacle Healthcare System begins with a discussion of your general health and lifestyle. Your provider looks over your medical history and the results of any previous tests and confirms which medications you're currently taking.

The next part of your cardiology consultation is a physical exam. In addition to checking your heart rate and rhythm, your provider listens for any abnormal heart sounds. They also measure your blood pressure and take a sample of blood.

What tests might I need at my cardiology consultation?

You might need to have blood tests at your cardiology consultation to measure your cholesterol, lipids, and glucose levels. High levels are indicators that you have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

You might also need to undergo non-invasive diagnostic tests like an electrocardiogram (EKG) or echocardiogram, depending on your provider's findings during your consultation.

Pinnacle Healthcare System is a full-service cardiology group that has vascular and valvular disease experts on staff. The practice specializes in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and managing vascular diseases like varicose veins, so whatever the outcome of your cardiology consultation, you know you're in good hands.

To benefit from the team's expertise, call their office and schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.