What tests do cardiologists do?

Career: Cardiologist

A cardiologist will run a series of tests depending on the condition and history of the patient. A cardiologist may perform an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) or an echocardiogram, order chest X-rays, or do a cardiac catheterization and angiogram. If needed, a cardiologist may request an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), a CT (Computerized Tomography) of the heart, or a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).