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Cardiologists 

A cardiologist is a heart specialist who treats conditions of the heart itself as well as blood vessels. They address conditions or disease that result from coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmias or congenital defects. Beacon has cardiologists specializing in specific areas. You may work with a non-invasive cardiologist who performs procedures such as stress tests, echocardiograms, and coronary CTAs,  an interventional cardiologist who does invasive procedures such as a diagnostic catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention and structural heart procedures that affect the heart pump, or an electrophysiologist who specializes in treating your heart’s electrical system, which controls heart rhythm.

When should I see a cardiologist and do I need a referral?

If your primary care provider sees a problem with your heart or vascular system, they will refer you to our integrated team. From there we will work with you and your referring clinician to create a treatment or management plan that is right for you. It begins with an assessment, possibly diagnostic testing, medical management with diet, exercise and medications, and potentially lead to invasive procedures if necessary. Beacon Health System Cardiology has a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that treats all cardiovascular disease.

Learn about cardiac care

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About cardiology

Procedures and treatments performed by cardiologists

  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Computed tomography
  • Conduct diagnostic tests, such as EKG or stress test
  • Loop recorders
  • Nuclear cardiology
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Stent placement
  • Minimally invasive valve replacement and repair such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • MitraClip procedures
  • WATCHMAN™ device
  • Pacemakers
  • Mapping and ablations

Conditions treated by cardiologists

Our advanced Cardiovascular Specialists treat conditions related to:

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmia
  • Adult cardiovascular disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart attack
  • Heart valve disease
  • High blood pressure/hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Stroke