cardiology

What is Cardiology?

Cardiology, or cardiovascular medicine, focuses on caring for the cardiovascular system – specifically, the heart, arteries and veins.

What is a Cardiologist?

Cardiologists treat patients with conditions of the heart and people who want to learn the risk factors for heart disease. A primary-care doctor can work with a cardiology specialist to diagnose, treat and manage heart conditions and help people make heart-healthy lifestyle choices.





















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Ashton Sorrells, APRN-C

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute

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