Job description
Educational Qualification:
• DM in Cardiology
Experience Required:
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in Cardiology
Educational Qualification:
• DM in Cardiology
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Consultation:
• Provide consultations to patients with cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms related to heart and circulatory conditions.
2. Diagnostic Procedures:
• Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and Holter monitoring to assess heart function.
• Interpret test results, make accurate diagnoses, and recommend treatment options for patients.
3. Treatment & Management:
• Prescribe medications to manage heart conditions, such as antihypertensives, statins, anticoagulants, and antiarrhythmic drugs.
• Develop personalized treatment plans for managing chronic heart conditions and ensuring long-term health.
4. Intervention Procedures:
• Depending on qualifications, assist or perform interventional procedures such as angioplasty, stent placements, and catheterizations for patients with severe cardiovascular conditions.
• Work with surgical teams for patients requiring more advanced interventions like bypass surgery or valve replacement.
5. Preventive Care & Education:
• Advise patients on heart-healthy lifestyles, including diet, exercise, and stress management to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
• Provide education to patients about managing risk factors like high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.
6. Monitoring & Follow-up:
• Monitor patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on their health status and test results.
• Follow up with patients post-procedure or surgery to ensure recovery and manage potential complications.
7. Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:
• Collaborate with other medical specialists (such as endocrinologists, nephrologists, or surgeons) for comprehensive care.
• Work with nurses, dietitians, and physiotherapists to ensure holistic care for patients.
8. Emergency Care:
• Provide immediate care for heart-related emergencies such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, and acute heart failure.
• Stabilize patients and manage life-threatening situations before directing them for further care or surgery.