Cardiology

/kɑːrˈdiː.ə.lə.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

After experiencing chest pain, he was referred to a cardiology specialist for further evaluation.

The study of the heart's structure, function, and diseases.

She decided to pursue a career in cardiology because of her fascination with how the heart works.

A field within medical care focused on diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions.

Advances in cardiology have greatly improved patient outcomes after heart attacks.

A subdivision of internal medicine concerning the heart.

Cardiology was presented as a crucial specialty during the medical conference.

The area of medicine related to the heart and circulatory system.

Her research in cardiology has contributed to new treatment protocols for heart failure.

From the Greek 'kardia' meaning 'heart' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

cardiology clinic:

A healthcare facility specializing in heart health.

interventional cardiology:

A subspecialty of cardiology that deals with catheter-based treatment of heart conditions.

cardiac arrest:

A sudden loss of heart function, leading to cessation of blood circulation.

Heart doc

I'm going to see my heart doc for my checkup.

Heart specialist

He's got an appointment with the heart specialist next week.