Abstract
Background:
Cardiovascular diseases shows the major cause of mortality worldwide. In spite of advancements in cardiology, fragmented care continues to hinder optimal results. General physicians may often manage co-existing conditions that impact cardiac health, making their role critical in integrated care models.
Objective:
This article finds out the importance of a collaborative approach among general medicine and cardiology, assess current integration models, and highlights the key results linked with interdisciplinary care.
Methods:
A mixed-methods design combining systematic literature study and clinical data analysis was employed. Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library for articles from 2001 to 2023. Clinical data were drawn from shown practices across tertiary care hospitals in different countries.
Results:
Integrated care models illustrate improved medication adherence, reduced hospital re-admissions, and improved patient satisfaction. Multi-disciplinary teams led to earlier identification of cardiovascular risk factors and better chronic disease control.
Conclusion:
Integrating general medicine and cardiology fosters a patient-centered approach, minimizes care fragmentation, and enhances clinical outcomes. Institutional policy, electronic health records, and structured communication pathways are important enablers.
Keywords: Cardiovascular, morbidity, medicine, obesity, diabetes