Definition

Noun: A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system). This term is synonymous with a cardiologist.

Usage

The term "heart specialist" is a common, accessible term used to refer to a cardiologist. It is often used in everyday conversation and general writing to describe this medical professional in a clear, non-technical way. * You should see a heart specialist if you are experiencing chest pain. * After his heart attack, his general physician referred him to a heart specialist.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • He made an appointment at the heart specialist clinic.
  • It's important to get a heart specialist opinion on these test results.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardiologist (noun): The formal, technical term for a heart specialist. This is the preferred term in medical and academic contexts.
• Cardiac surgeon (noun): A surgeon who specializes in performing operations on the heart. Not all heart specialists are surgeons; this is a specific sub-specialty.
• Cardiology (noun): The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart.

Synonyms

• Cardiologist
• Cardiac doctor

Related Phrases

• Consult a heart specialist: To seek the advice or expertise of a heart specialist.
  • The results were concerning, so they decided to consult a heart specialist.
• Under the care of a heart specialist: Receiving ongoing treatment or monitoring from a heart specialist.
  • She has been under the care of a heart specialist for several years.

Noun

1. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart