Cardiologist types
Every kind of cardiologist, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Genetic heart testing
Familial hypercholesterolemia & lipid genetics
genetic testing for FH · advanced lipid panels · family cascade screening
For: very high LDL cholesterol, early heart attacks in the family, statins not working as expected
Inherited cardiomyopathy
genetic testing for cardiomyopathy · echocardiogram · cardiac MRI
For: family history of heart failure, an unexplained enlarged heart, sudden cardiac death in the family
Arrhythmia & sudden cardiac death genetics
genetic testing for Long QT, Brugada and related syndromes · implantable device evaluation · EKG and event monitoring
For: unexplained fainting, family history of sudden cardiac death, abnormal EKG findings
Polygenic risk & preventive cardiology
polygenic risk scores · coronary artery calcium scoring · advanced lipid and inflammation testing
For: family history without a single known gene cause, wanting an early risk picture, planning a prevention strategy
Heart & vascular care
Coronary artery disease & heart attack care
stress testing · cardiac catheterization · stenting · bypass surgery
For: chest pain, a known risk of heart attack, blocked arteries found on imaging
Heart failure & cardiomyopathy management
heart failure management · advanced heart failure therapies · device therapy
For: shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, a known weak heart muscle
Heart valve & structural heart
valve repair · TAVR evaluation · minimally invasive structural heart procedures
For: a heart murmur, diagnosed valve disease, wanting to understand minimally invasive options
Vascular surgery & circulation
peripheral artery disease care · aneurysm repair · carotid artery care
For: leg pain when walking, an aneurysm found on imaging, stroke risk from the carotid arteries
Cardiac rehab & prevention
cardiac rehabilitation · risk-factor management · lifestyle cardiology
For: recovering after a cardiac event, lowering long-term risk, building a sustainable exercise plan