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| | A cardiologist is a doctor that specializes in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They treat heart attacks, heart failures and serious heart rhythm disturbances. They also provide pre-and post-cardiac catheterization care and talk with you about the risks and prevention of heart disease.
When to See a Cardiologist
Your primary physician may refer you to a cardiologist at Copley Hospital if he/she feels you may have a significant heart or related illness. Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pains, or dizzy spells may require special testing done by a cardiologist.
Your cardiologist will work in conjunction with your primary doctor while guiding your care. Every person is different, but typically, your cardiologist's recommendations may include lifestyle changes and/or medicine. Most importantly, your cardiologist wants you to understand your illness and be an active participant in your own care.
Conditions Treated include:
Angina
Atrial fibrillation
Chest pain
Congenital heart disease
Congestive heart failure
Endocarditis
Heart attack
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Pericarditis
Valvular heart diseases
Aortic stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
What to Expect
Your cardiologist will review your medical history and may peform a physical exam. He/she may check your blood pressure, weight, heart, lungs and blood vessels. Some problems or conditions may require additional tests, such as an Echocardiogram (ECG), x-ray, blood test or more specialized testing.
What Kind of Tests Do Cardiologists Perform at Copley?
Echocardiogram (ECG), a soundwave picture to look at the structure and function of the heart.
Ambulatory ECG, a soundwave picture is done during activity to look for abnormal heart rhythms.
Exercise Studies, including stress echo and nuclear diagnostic studies, to measure your heart's performance and limitations.
Contact, Hours, Location
Adam Kunin, MD
Copley Hospital Medical Group Practice
Call 802-888-8372
Location: Outpatient Services Center, 1st Floor
Copley Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
If you are recovering from a heart attack, bypass surgery, stent placement or other heart event you could benefit from Copley's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
The program can help improve your quality of life and help you reach a higher level of functioning. You'll exercise, retrain your breathing and develop coping and support skills to better manage your condition.
Source: CardioSmart, American College of Cardiology
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