Information of interest about cardiologists

What does a cardiologist do?

A cardiologist is a specialist doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases of the heart and circulatory system. They assess symptoms, request diagnostic tests, and recommend non-surgical medical treatments to improve cardiovascular health and help reduce associated risks.

Why are you referred to a cardiologist?

You may be referred to a cardiologist when there are symptoms or suspicion of heart disease, such as chest pain, palpitations, or blood pressure changes to confirm a diagnosis and decide on the most appropriate treatment plan.

When should you see a cardiologist?

It is advisable to seek medical advice if you experience chest pain or pressure, a burning sensation, palpitations, shortness of breath, or other symptoms linked to heart problems. Women may also notice pain in the neck, jaw, throat, abdomen or back.

Cardiovascular disease is common and is estimated to affect around 1 in 13 people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association (World Health Organization, 2025; American Heart Association, 2025). If symptoms recur, last several days, or affect daily life, a medical assessment can help clarify what is happening and guide the next steps safely.

Why choose a cardiologist?

A cardiologist is specially trained to assess heart health, identify cardiovascular conditions and guide treatment using a safe, personalised and evidence-based approach.

Types of patients who see a cardiology specialist

People with heart disease, patients experiencing cardiovascular symptoms, those with a family history of heart conditions, or individuals needing follow-up and management of cardiovascular risk factors commonly see a cardiologist.

Conditions treated by a cardiology specialist

Preparing for your cardiology appointment

It is helpful to bring previous medical reports, test results, a list of medications, and a clear description of your symptoms. This helps the specialist assess your situation more accurately and plan further cardiology investigations.

Tests or treatments a cardiologist may request

How do I book an appointment with a cardiologist?

At Top Doctors, you can book a consultation with a leading cardiologist in just one click and choose from specialists and cardiology centres according to your needs.

Top cardiology centres in the UK

At Top Doctors, we work with leading cardiology centres, with expert medical teams, and advanced technology for cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.

Sources

World Health Organization. (2025). Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): Key facts. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)
American Heart Association. (2025). Heart disease and stroke statistics update: Global burden of disease. https://professional.heart.org/-/media/phd-files-2/science-news/2/2025-heart-and-stroke-stat-update/factsheets/2025-stats-update-fact-sheet-global-burden-of-disease.pdf

Professor Nikhil Patel