What department should I visit for heart discomfort?

When experiencing discomfort in the heart, patients can choose an appropriate medical department based on the urgency of their condition and specific symptoms. Generally, it is advisable to first consider the cardiovascular internal medicine department (cardiology), which specializes in diagnosing and treating heart-related diseases, providing comprehensive evaluation of cardiac function, and issuing necessary diagnostic tests to determine the cause. If the condition is urgent, such as experiencing severe symptoms like chest pain or difficulty breathing, patients should immediately visit the emergency department to receive prompt treatment. If surgical intervention is required for the cardiac condition, such as in cases of heart valve disease or congenital heart disease, patients may also consider visiting the cardiac surgery department. Patients should choose the appropriate department according to their individual condition and follow the recommendations of their physicians for treatment.