Hello Doctors,

Collaboration with cardiologist leads to better outcomes of your patient. Below are the top 11 reasons to refer a patient to a cardiologist.

1. Cardiac Symptoms: When patients experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations, a cardiologist can assess and diagnose the underlying cause.

2. Abnormal Stress Test: An irregular stress test result may indicate coronary artery disease (CAD) or other heart conditions.

3. Atrial Fibrillation or Arrhythmias: Patients with irregular heart rhythms benefit from specialized care by a cardiologist.

4. Congestive Heart Failure: Referral for management of heart failure symptoms and optimization of treatment.

5. CAD s/p PCI or CABG with Worsening Heart Function: Post-procedure follow-up and monitoring.

6. Valvular Heart Disease: Evaluation and treatment of heart valve issues.

7. Fetal Arrhythmias: Specialized care for pregnant patients with fetal heart rhythm abnormalities.

8. Cardiac Clearance for Surgery: Assessing cardiac risk before surgical procedures.

9. Heart Transplant: Evaluation and management of transplant candidates.

10. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: For patients with heart failure and electrical conduction issues.

11. Resistant Hypertension: Referral for comprehensive evaluation and blood pressure management.