Think you should wait until you have heart issues before figuring out how to keep your heart healthier? Think again. Managing your heart health is something that is best started long before you have any signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
Your primary doctor can monitor and manage some factors affecting your heart health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. But if you have multiple risk factors or already have signs of cardiac health problems, you may be referred to a cardiologist for more specialized care.
Cardiologists are specifically trained to diagnose and treat issues related to the heart and cardiovascular system. Not everyone needs to see a cardiologist, but if you are at an increased risk of developing heart disease, it’s a good idea to do so. After all, heart disease is the number one cause of death in adults in the U.S.
Here are 7 factors that make it more likely you’ll need to see a cardiologist:
Don’t wait for a medical emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke, to happen. If you have risk factors for heart disease or have been experiencing any symptoms that may be related to your heart health, the time to see a doctor is now. Your primary physician can monitor some cardiac risk factors and will advise you to see a cardiologist when more specialized care is needed.
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