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Cardiology
Cardiology (pronounced: /ˌkɑːrdiˈɒlədʒi/) 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 "καρδίᾱ" (kardiā, meaning "heart") and "-λογία" (-logia, meaning "study").
Related Terms
- Angiology: The medical specialty that studies the circulatory system and its diseases.
- Cardiac surgery: Surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
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