Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). Cardiologists treat conditions like: Heart attacks High blood pressure (hypertension) Heart failure Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) Cardiology Non Invasive Diagnostics 🫀 What is Echocardiography? Echocardiography, often called an echo test, is a non-invasive imaging test that uses ultrasound waves to create live images of the heart. It helps cardiologists see how well the heart is functioning and spot any abnormalities. Types of echocardiography include: Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) – the most common type, done using a probe on the chest. Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) – a more detailed view using a probe passed through the esophagus. Stress Echocardiogram – done before and after exercise or medication to assess how the heart handles stress. Stress Test Stress Echo