Helping Your Heart Online Manual Skip section navigation Helping Your Heart Your heart and types of heart problems Healthy living Resources Tests Cardiac procedures Heart surgery Implantable devices Worksheets Order a printed copy of this manual: Helping Your Heart by Allina Patient Education Find a Provider -- All regions -- ---------- Minneapolis St Paul NE metro NW metro SE metro SW metro Central North South West Heart disease care specialties: Cardiovascular disease ? Cardiovascular disease Cardiologists are doctors who identify and treat problems with the heart and blood vessels. They can help you manage cardiac conditions like heart failure. Cardiovascular disease - pediatric ? Cardiovascular disease - pediatric Pediatric cardiologists are doctors who identify and treat heart problems in children. Family medicine ? Family medicine A family doctor can help you with general health needs and refer you to a specialist when needed. Geriatric medicine ? Geriatric medicine These doctors know the aging process and how it affects the heart. Internal medicine ? Internal medicine These doctors can help you manage common and complex conditions. Thoracic surgery ? Thoracic surgery Thoracic surgeons have special training to perform operations on the heart, blood vessels and lungs. Need more search options? Try our Provider finder Allina services Care Navigation Help Desk Heart healthy living programs Pharmacies Women's Heart Centers Related resources Be prepared Eat healthy Get fit Heart disease support groups Calculators & tools Heart health and stroke risk assessments BMI, calories & weight Resources Use the reference information in this section to find answers to your specific questions. tests cardiac procedures heart surgery implantable devices worksheets

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