Cardiology in Review
Cardiology in Review
Cardiology (/kɑːrdiˈɒlədʒi/; from Greek καρδίᾱ kardiā, "heart" and -λογία -logia, "study") is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Etymology
The term "cardiology" is derived from the Greek words "kardia," which means "heart," and "logia," which means "study of." Therefore, cardiology can be literally translated as "the study of the heart."
Related Terms
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Cardiomyopathy: A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle.
- Echocardiogram: A test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
- Myocardial infarction: Another term for heart attack.
- Pacemaker: A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiology in Review
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiology in Review
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