You should consult a cardiologist if you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness or fainting, swelling in legs or feet, or have high blood pressure or diabetes with heart symptoms.

Common heart conditions include coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, heart valve diseases, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), and congenital heart disease.

Depending on symptoms, tests may include ECG, Echocardiography (2D Echo), TMT/Stress Test, Holter Monitoring, CT Coronary Angiography, and Coronary Angiography.

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, usually due to a clot. Immediate medical attention can save life and heart muscle.

Yes. Heart disease risk can be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking and tobacco, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and managing stress.

Not always. Chest pain can be due to acidity, muscle pain, or lung problems—but any chest pain should be evaluated to rule out heart disease.

Coronary angiography is a test that shows blockages in heart arteries using contrast dye and X-ray imaging.

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked heart arteries using a balloon and stent to restore blood flow.

Yes. With proper treatment, lifestyle changes, and regular follow-ups, most heart patients can live active and healthy lives.