Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
About this specialty
Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology focused on diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions using minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques, especially conditions affecting the coronary arteries and other blood vessels.
What they do: They evaluate cardiovascular conditions, perform catheter-based imaging and procedures, restore blood flow when indicated, and coordinate care with other specialists before, during, and after interventions.
Common conditions treated
- coronary artery disease
- significant coronary artery narrowing or blockage
- stable angina when revascularization is appropriate
- acute coronary syndromes
- certain heart attacks
- selected structural heart conditions
- selected peripheral vascular conditions
When to visit
- suspected significant coronary artery disease requiring catheter-based evaluation
- certain heart attacks or acute coronary syndromes
- coronary disease that may require revascularization
- structural heart conditions suitable for catheter-based intervention
Treatment methods
- coronary angiography
- percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- balloon angioplasty
- coronary stent placement
- intravascular imaging
- physiological assessment such as FFR or iFR
Questions worth asking
Take these to your appointment.
- 1Is catheter-based evaluation or treatment appropriate for my condition?
- 2What does the recommended procedure involve?
- 3What are the expected benefits and possible risks of the procedure?
- 4Are medications or other treatments appropriate instead of an intervention?
Medicines used in this specialty
Commonly prescribed classes. Not a treatment recommendation, always follow your doctor's prescription.
Doctors in Interventional Cardiology
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