Cardiology is the medical specialty that studies and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists use dozens of tests to diagnose heart and vascular disease, and they use dozens of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Common heart and vascular issues in the area of cardiology include heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, abnormal heart rhythm and interventional radiology.

Cardiologists and interventional radiologists are the doctors who use nuclear medicinediagnostic testing and the Cath Lab inside Sacred Heart to help diagnose and treat heart and vascular disease.