What are examples of “significant” cardiac problems that should be managed by a qualified cardiologist?
Some examples are heart failure (congestive heat failure); heart rhythm problems (e.g. atrial fibrillation); heart attack (myocardial infarction); coronary artery disease (patient who have stents, bypass or heart attacks); cardiomyopathies; pacemakers or defibrillators; congenital heart disease (e.g. atrial septal defects); heart valve abnormalities (e.g. aortic stenosis, mitral insufficiency); survivors of sudden death.
