Cardiologist

A cardiologist is specialised in the diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disorders. The main problems and reasons for referring to a cardiologist’s appointment are:

• cardiac arrhythmias
• high blood pressure (especially if past treatment has not been effective)
• pain in the heart area or discomfort in the thorax (especially if it is felt during physical activity)
• myocardial infarctions and sudden deaths in the family
• familial hypercholesterolemia

If necessary, the cardiologists at Meliva perform various diagnostic tests to evaluate heart disorders

• Exercise test
• Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
• ECG
• 24-hour ECG monitoring
• 24-hour blood pressure monitoring

Most common disorders treated and monitored by cardiologists:

• ischaemic heart disease (narrowed heart arteries)
• heart failure
• cardiac arrhythmias (such as atrial fibrillation)
• hypertension
• various abnormalities of the heart valves

You can come to a paid cardiologist’s appointment in Tallinn and Tartu without a referral.

Cardiologist appointments in Tartu funded by the Health Insurance Fund are only available with a referral.