A heart specialist is a medical professional who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of the heart. They are sometimes known as cardiologists, heart doctors, or cardiac specialists. Other synonyms for a heart specialist include cardiovascular physician, heart specialist physician, heart and vascular specialist, and cardiac care doctor. These medical professionals are highly trained and skilled in diagnosing and treating various heart-related conditions such as heart attacks, heart failure, angina, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. They may perform procedures such as angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and bypass surgery. Timely consultation with a heart specialist is crucial to manage heart health and prevent serious complications.