interventional cardiology

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat heart conditions. These procedures are often performed using catheters that are inserted through the skin or blood vessels.

Types of Interventional Cardiology Procedures:

• Cardiac intervention:
  • This is a broad term referring to any interventional procedure performed on the heart.
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI):
  • This procedure is used to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.
  • A catheter with a small balloon at the tip is inserted into the coronary artery.
  • The balloon is inflated to compress the plaque and improve blood flow.
• Angioplasty:
  • This procedure is similar to PCI, but may also involve the use of stents.
• Stent placement:
  • A stent is a small mesh tube that is placed inside the coronary artery to prevent it from re-narrowing.
• Catheter-based procedures:
  • This term refers to any interventional procedure that uses a catheter to access the heart or blood vessels.
• Minimally invasive cardiac procedures:
  • This term refers to interventional procedures that use smaller incisions and specialized instruments.
• Cardiac catheterization:
  • This diagnostic and therapeutic procedure involves inserting a catheter into the heart to measure pressures, take blood samples, or perform angiography.
• Coronary intervention:
  • This term refers to any interventional procedure performed on the coronary arteries.
• Endovascular cardiology:
  • This term refers to interventional procedures that are performed through blood vessels.

Benefits of Interventional Cardiology:

• Minimally invasive
• Faster recovery
• Reduced risk of complications

Important Considerations:

• Interventional cardiology is a complex procedure and should be performed by experienced physicians.
• The decision to undergo any interventional procedure should be made in consultation with a cardiologist. Click to see full Cardiac Surgery services.