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# Cardiologist

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## Definition

A cardiologist is a physician specialising in heart and blood vessel diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension.

## Extended

Several GLP-1 receptor agonists have proven cardiovascular benefits in high-risk type 2 diabetes patients with established atherosclerotic disease. In India, cardiologists may initiate or co-manage GLP-1 therapy alongside statins and blood pressure control when diabetes and heart disease overlap—coordinating with endocrinologists or internal medicine specialists for glycaemic and weight targets. In India, these concepts appear in RSSDI and ICMR guidance for type 2 diabetes and obesity care—always confirm details with your prescribing physician.

## Learn more

[Full guide](https://www.kesho.health/blog/how-to-talk-to-doctor-glp-1-india) · [MD](https://www.kesho.health/md/blog/how-to-talk-to-doctor-glp-1-india)

## Related terms

- [endocrinologist](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/endocrinologist)
- [internal-medicine-specialist](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/internal-medicine-specialist)
- [type-2-diabetes](https://www.kesho.health/glossary/type-2-diabetes)