Dayton Cardiology and Vascular Consultants

  For individuals with heart conditions, or a family history of heart conditions, it is vital that they consult a cardiologist. Before consulting cardiologists, we advise you to be prepared. You should have a list of your symptoms and any questions you want to ask the specialist. Being prepared helps you in making the most out of your consultation. If you’re unsure regarding how to go about it, these tips will help. Things To Take To The Consultation In a cardiology consultation, the specialist will conduct various tests to diagnose your condition. If you’ve had ECGs, stress echoes, CT or MRI scans, etc. done before, it is important that you take those with you. You may also note down: ·          Your symptoms and the time period of their occurrence ·          The frequency of your symptoms and how you feel when you have them ·          If anything affects your symptoms, for example, rest, exercise, food, stress, medications, etc. ·          The medications you alread

  A cardiologist is a practitioner who focuses on the heart. They conduct tests, diagnose, treat, and manage various heart diseases. If you’re at a risk for heart diseases, scheduling a routine check-up with a cardiologist will help you stay on top of your heart health. If you’ve been thinking about whether or not to see a cardiologist, here are a few signs that prompt a cardiologist visit. Family History Of Heart Diseases Heart diseases have a genetic component. If you see a pattern of heart diseases in your family, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, be sure to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist to check your heart health. High Cholesterol High cholesterol levels in the body don’t cause any visible symptoms, which makes it difficult to detect. High cholesterol is a significant symptom of an underlying heart disease and must be checked. If your cholesterol tests show high numbers, it is time to go see a cardiologist to discuss your heart health.