Cardiology (also known as Cardiovascular Disease Specialty, Disease Specialty, Cardiovascular): The study of the heart, its physiology, and its functions.

NIH MeSH · D002309Disciplines and Occupations

Cardiology

Also known asCardiovascular Disease Specialty · Disease Specialty, Cardiovascular · Specialty, Cardiovascular Disease · Vascular Medicine · Medicine, Vascular · Angiology

Definition

The study of the heart, its physiology, and its functions.

MeSH classification

  • H02.403.429.163

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Common questions about Cardiology

What does Cardiology mean in medicine?
The study of the heart, its physiology, and its functions. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cardiology known by any other names?
Yes. Cardiology is also referred to as Cardiovascular Disease Specialty, Disease Specialty, Cardiovascular, Specialty, Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cardiology sit in the medical classification?
Cardiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.429.163). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002309) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗