Cardiology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating heart and circulatory system disorders, including congenital defects and diseases like coronary artery disease and heart failure. Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons specialize in this field, which also addresses lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease such as poor diet and lack of exercise. Recommendations for a heart-healthy diet include consuming low-sodium and whole-grain foods while avoiding refined carbohydrates and high-fat options.

1. CARDIOLOGY

2.  Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders
of the heart
 Cardiology is a branch of medicine dealing with
disorders of the heart as well as parts of the
circulatory system
 This field includes medical diagnosis and treatment
of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease,
heart failure, valvular heart disease and
electrophysiology

3.  Physicians who specialize in the field of medicine
are called cardiologists
 Physicians who specialize in cardiac surgery are
called cardiothoracic surgeons or cardiac surgeons

4.  Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries)
 Heart attack
 Abnormal heart rhythms
 Heart failure
 Heart valve disease
 Congenital heart disease
 Heart muscle diseases
 Pericardial disease

5.  Poor diet
 Lack of physical
activity
 Smoking
 Excess alcohol
 Cholesterol
 Hypertension
 Disease hereditary
 Obesity

6.  Stop smoking if you smoke
 Keep your weight and
waist in check
 Take regular physical activity
 Cut back if you
drink a lot of alcohol
 Keep your blood pressure
in controlled state
 Take a healthy diet - including keeping your
salt intake to under 5 g a day

7. Should take:
 Low-sodium canned
vegetables
 Canned fruit packed
in juice or water
 Fresh or frozen
vegetables and fruits
 Coconut
 Whole-grain pasta
and oatmeal
 Fried or breaded
vegetables
 Whole-wheat flour
 Whole grains such as
brown rice, barley and
buckwheat

8. Should not take:
White bread
Muffins
Frozen waffles
Corn bread
Doughnuts
Biscuits
Quick breads
Cakes
Pies
White, refined flour
Egg noodles
Buttered popcorn
High-fat snack crackers