What is non-invasive cardiology?

Non-invasive cardiology focuses on the detection and treatment of heart disease,  using external tests, rather than instruments inserted into the body such as needles, fluids, or other instruments, to evaluate and diagnose heart disorders. Patients with a history of heart disease, suspected valve disease, or unexplained chest pain may be referred by their physician for a noninvasive evaluation.

Non-invasive cardiology tests

Nuclear cardiology: Non-invasive study of cardiovascular disorders using various types of images that can use radioactive elements.

Echocardiography: The use of ultrasound waves to create images of the heart and surrounding structures in order to identify how well the heart pumps blood, infections, and structural abnormalities.

Cardiac electrophysiology: Study and test the electrical currents that generate the heartbeat.

Stress tests: Stress tests generally involve exercise controlled by your cardiologist. These exercises give your cardiologist information about how your heart works under physical stress.

Heart monitors: Heart monitors may also be called a Holter monitor or cardiac occasion recorder. Heart monitors are essentially tape recorders for the electrical activity of your heart over a set period of time.

CT scans: CT scans produce images that your cardiologist can examine for heart disease and atherosclerosis. Once your specialist has identified risk factors or existing conditions, he or she may recommend medications and lifestyle changes to improve your heart health.

Chest x-ray: An X-ray test can help physicians diagnose and monitor conditions such as heart failure, pneumonia, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and fibrosis. Doctors also use chest X-rays to see how treatments are working and to check for complications after a patient has undergone specific surgeries or procedures.

Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG): The electrocardiogram test records the electrical activity of your heart to conclude if you have had a heart attack or if one is developing one. It also detects changes in the heart rhythm, which helps doctors identify complexities.

Computer imaging: Computer images can take the form of a CT scan or an MRI. The computer generates a three-dimensional image that can help show blockages in your heart caused by a heart condition or calcium deposits that you may have in your arteries. It can also notice pulmonary embolism or other heart ailments or cardiovascular diseases.

• Exercise stress test
• Tape test
• Cardiac exercise stress test
• General exercise test

These tests are carried out to check aspects such as:

• Breathing
• Blood pressure
• Heart rate
• Resistance

The test can diagnose various heart problems, including coronary artery disease or the possible cause of chest pain. It could also simply determine your safe level of exercise, especially if you’ve already had heart surgery.

Nuclear scan of the heart

A nuclear scan of the heart is a test similar to a standard stress test but is done with photos of the heart in action. Patients will receive an injection of dye to make problems more visible before the test begins. The images can help find blockages, measure blood flow, or identify heart muscle damage caused by a heart attack.

Results-based treatment

If your cardiologist signs that something is wrong, you will receive a set of dietary and nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes to join. People with heart disease can be healthy with the right tests and management plan. These plans can also include medication, meditation, and other relaxation methods in addition to diet and lifestyle changes, as mentioned above. If the situation is not curable with the means indicated above, the non-invasive cardiologist refers the patient to a specialist who can treat him.

An invasive cardiologist, meanwhile, will offer surgery and other treatments in addition to medication and lifestyle, as mentioned above these changes could cure the ailment facing the patient.

Responsibilities of Non-Invasive Cardiology

Non-invasive cardiology must complete an internal medicine residency program after they have completed their medical degrees. However, after residency, they are required to spend two years completing a fellowship in cardiology. The standard procedure for cardiologists is to serve as a non-invasive cardiologist and focus on performing pre-diagnostic tests and treating patients.

Those training to become invasive cardiologists can do similar work with cases, but can also perform medical tests to find arterial blockages. However, non-interventional invasive cardiologists do not complete the same procedures as interventional cardiologists.

• Assessment of cardiovascular and cardiac health problems of patients
• Refer patients to other specialists
• Interpret the results of ECG and other electronic tests.
• perform cardiac catheterizations