Cardiology is the branch of medicine that studies and treats the heart, the organ that pumps blood throughout the body. This involves the study and treatment of the heart’s functions, as well diseases or abnormalities in the heart. Cardiology also works with parts of the circulatory system, or the network of veins and vessels that serve as the pathways for delivering blood.
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Select Your Hospital The MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute has two locations that perform Cardiac Catheterizations. Please choose the hospital below where you are getting your procedure so that you can see education specific to that hospital.
Start Watching ► 10 Videos Bundle Overview Cardiac rehab is a special exercise and education program created just for you. Cardiac rehab is really important to make sure that you are recovering safely from a cardiac event. With this series, you can find the answers to common questions, as well
Start Watching ► 10 Videos Bundle Overview A cardiac stress test can help you and your care team understand more about your heart. We have information about what it is, how to prepare, and what to expect during a stress test. Contents Select the headings below to reveal the videos
Select Your Hospital The MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute has two locations that perform Cardiac Surgery. Please choose the hospital below where you are getting your procedure so that you can see education specific to that hospital.
Select Your Hospital The MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute has two locations that perform electrophysiology procedures. Please choose the hospital below where you are getting your procedure so that you can see education specific to that hospital.
Start Watching ► 29 Videos Bundle Overview Heart failure is a condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or that it’s going to stop working. Learn more about what heart failure is, its
