General Cardiology
is a subdivision of Internal Medicine. Physicians who have
completed their training in internal medicine may perform an
additional fellowship for three years to become General
Cardiologists. Additional training is
required to become a
specialist in one of the subdivisions of Cardiology
(Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, etc).
The Winthrop-University Hospital Division of Cardiology
utilizes the latest technical advances in the diagnosis and clinical
management of cardiovascular disease for adult patients. Each
patient is assessed as an individual, with a comprehensive history
and physical performed by a Board certified
Cardiologist. Along with the team of Cardiovascular sub-specialists,
our team of expert cardiologists will ensure that your treatment
plan is the right one for you.
The treatment plan may include medication management, both
noninvasive and invasive testing, recommendations for lifestyle
changes and other non-surgical procedures. At times a particular
surgical procedures, performed by Winthrop's' Cardio-Thoracic
surgeons, may be advised. The Cardiology team evaluates
both inpatients and outpatients when requested. Once one of our
cardiologists has consulted on your case, he or she will follow you
and be your cardiologist, whatever your patient status may be. This
ensures a continuum and quality of care which is second to none.
Research
All of Winthrop's General Cardiologists develop, participate in and
lead numerous cardiovascular research studies. From studies designed
for the local community to nationally based multi-intuitional
research studies, Winthrop-University Hospital's Division of
Cardiology is a leading contributor to many of the new ideas used in
the treatment of Cardiovascular disease today.
