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Who are the Heart Doctors?

Many different kinds of doctors and medical professionals specialize in the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system. Some consult directly with patients while others work primarily in the laboratory. Their varied roles are explained in the topics below.

Updated March 2008

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