Which doctor to go to?
When it comes to the heart, treatment is divided among three specialities. To prevent the first heart attack in a person with risk factors such as smoking, overweight, raised cholesterol or family history of heart disease or, to prevent a second or subsequent heart attacks, a patient needs an Endocrinologist with interest in Lipid Management. During an acute heart attack, we need a Cardiologist for percutaneous coronary intervention.
