Interventional cardiology

Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Interventional cardiologists use specialized tools and techniques to access the heart and blood vessels through small incisions in the skin. These procedures are typically performed in a hospital setting, often using local anesthesia and moderate sedation to help the patient relax.

Interventional cardiology is used to treat a wide range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and structural heart conditions.

Interventional cardiology procedures can also be used to treat aneurysms, blockages in the blood vessels, and other abnormalities in the circulatory system.

Our interventional cardiologists perform a variety of procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy.

Angioplasty involves using a balloon catheter to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels. Stenting involves placing a small metal mesh tube in a blood vessel to help keep it open.

Atherectomy involves using a special tool to remove plaque from the walls of the blood vessels.

Interventional cardiologists may also perform procedures such as thrombectomy (removal of a blood clot) and valvuloplasty (repair of a heart valve).

Interventional cardiologists play a key role in the treatment of heart disease. They work closely with other members of your healthcare team, including primary care providers, cardiologists and surgeons, to develop treatment plans for patients with heart conditions. Interventional cardiologists use their specialized skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat heart conditions using minimally invasive procedures, which can help reduce the risk of complications and improve patient outcomes.

Interventional cardiology procedures typically involve the use of specialized tools and techniques to access the heart and blood vessels through small incisions in the skin. The procedures are usually performed using local anesthesia and moderate sedation to help the patient relax. The interventional cardiologist will use a variety of tools, including catheters, balloons, stents, and other devices, to diagnose and treat the condition being addressed.

As with any medical procedure, interventional cardiology procedures carry some risks. These may include bleeding, infection, allergic reactions to medications, and damage to the blood vessels or heart tissue.

However, the risks of interventional cardiology procedures are generally very low, and the benefits of these procedures can be significant. Interventional cardiology procedures can help improve blood flow to the heart, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve the quality of life for people with heart conditions.