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Aishwarya Rai

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Candidates can check the table below to understand their priorities better:

If You Want to…

Choose This Course

Become a heart specialist doctor

Cardiology (MBBS/MD/DM)

Work in diagnostic labs or Cath labs

Cardiovascular Technology

Specialize in ultrasound/ECHO

Echo Cardiology

Assist in heart surgeries

Cardiac Technology

Monitor critical heart patients in ICCU

Cardiac Care Technology

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Yatendra Pradhan

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The difference between Cardiology, Cardiovascular Technology, Echo Cardiology (Echocardiography) and Cardiac Technology is given below:

Particulars

Cardiology

Cardiovascular Technology

Echo Cardiology (Echocardiography)

Cardiac Care Technology

Field

Medical Specialty

Allied Health Profession

Subspecialty of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Technology

Allied Health Profession

What it is

  • Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart diseases.

  • Cardiologists are medical doctors (MBBS + MD/MS + DM Cardiology) who perform procedures like angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, and heart surgery.

  • Cardiovascular Technology involves operating diagnostic equipment like ECG machines, stress tests, and catheterization labs to assist cardiologists.

  • Technologists are responsible for handling equipment during heart procedures like angioplasty and cardiac catheterization.

  • Echo Cardiology focuses on using ultrasound technology (Echocardiography) to create images of the heart.

  • These images help diagnose heart valve diseases, congenital defects, and blood flow abnormalities.

  • Cardiac Care Technology focuses on the monitoring and care of patients in Intensive Cardiac Care Units (ICCU/CCU).

  • Technicians manage heart monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps to ensure patients' vitals remain stable.

Role

  • Diagnose heart diseases (e.g., heart attack, arrhythmia, heart failure).

  • Prescribe medications and lifestyle changes.

  • Perform advanced medical procedures (angiography, stent placement).

  • Operate and maintain ECG, ECHO, and Holter monitors.

  • Assist cardiologists during cardiac surgeries and catheterization.

  • Perform diagnostic tests like stress tests and Doppler studies.

  • Perform Echocardiograms (ECHO) to assess heart structure and function.

  • Assist doctors in diagnosing heart conditions using ultrasound.

  • Handle equipment like Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) machines.

  • Monitor patients' heart rhythms, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.

  • Operate ICCU equipment like ventilators and cardiac monitors.

  • Assist doctors in emergency heart care situations.

Key Differences at a Glance

Field

Professionals

Focus

Key Skills

Cardiology

Cardiologists (Doctors)

Diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases

Performing surgeries & procedures

Cardiovascular Technology

Cardiovascular Technologists

Operating diagnostic equipment

ECG, stress tests, catheterization

Echo Cardiology

Echo Technicians

Using ultrasound for heart imaging

ECHO, Doppler, TEE

Cardiac Technology

Cardiac Technologists

Assisting in invasive cardiac procedures

Cath lab operations, pacemaker insertion

Cardiac Care Technology

Cardiac Care Technicians

Monitoring patients in ICCU/CCU

Operating cardiac monitors, ventilators

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Parul Shukla

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BSc Perfusion Technology is closely related to cardiology, as it plays a critical role in supporting cardiovascular treatments and procedures. Perfusionists work alongside cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons to manage the heart-lung machine during surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or valve replacements, where they ensure proper circulation and oxygenation of the blood. 

This collaboration is vital in Cardiology, where precise and efficient perfusion techniques directly impact the success of heart surgeries and other cardiovascular interventions. 

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

After finishing Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical), the student can now specialize in Cardiology or Neurology or any specialization area through the Postgraduate degree which is normally Master's degree (MD or MS in related specialty). 

The first step for the student is to clear the entrance exams, like the NEET PG de facto in India (or equivalent exam depending on the country). When the student finally gets into a program, with great difficulty, he/she must complete an extensive education and training period in their specialty. This includes full time education both theoretically, and practica

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

In Maharashtra, M.Sc. in Cardiology as a direct programme is quite rare, but there are related courses in medical and paramedical fields that may include cardiology. Some colleges to consider are:

  1. KEM Hospital, Mumbai – Offers courses with a focus on cardiology-related subjects.
  2. Grant Medical College, Mumbai – Includes cardiology components in clinical research programs.
  3. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai – Offers programs related to cardiology and medical sciences.
  4. MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai – Includes cardiology-focused health sciences courses.
  5. Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai – Offers health Science progra
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Dhiraj Jaiswal

Contributor-Level 8

Hi Greetings,

To get admission to the B.Sc. in Cardiac Laboratory Technology at JIPMER Puducherry, you can apply if you meet the following eligibility criteria:
You passed Class 12 with PCM/Biology and English as a subject with at least 50% aggregate
You meet the age limit
You appear for the NEET exam and secure the required ranks and score
JIPMER Puducherry admits candidates to its BSc courses based on merit in the NEET exam. Some seats are reserved for the students who are residents of Pondicherry.
The admission process for JIPMER Puducherry is as follows:
Application
Release of Merit List
Counselling
Admission Confirmation

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