What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

A interventional cardiologist deals with the catheter based treatment of heart diseases which includes the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease and acquired structural heart disease.

What are the typical symptoms of Cardiovascular diseases?

The patient may experience extreme fatigue, Constant dizziness, fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat, Chest pain or difficulty in breathing during regular activities.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Interventional Cardiologists?

Investigations like Electrocardiogram, Chest X-rays, Echocardiogram, Cardiac Catheterization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT (Computerized Tomography), and Transesophageal Echocardiogram

What is the difference between interventional and non interventional cardiology?

An interventional cardiologists perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy etc and evaluate arterial blockages whereas the non-interventional cardiologists do not perform the same procedures.

Can Interventional Cardiologist perform surgery?

Interventional cardiology treats cardiovascular disease using multiple non-surgical procedures, mostly are done in the cardiovascular (veins, heart and arteries) system.

Dr. Abdul Rauoof Malik, Interventional Cardiologist in Al Qusais, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Abdul Rauoof Malik

Dr. Abdul Rauoof Malik is a well-trained cardiac expert in Al Qusais with extensive 14 years of experience in his field.
Dr. Abdul Rauoof Malik is a coronary angiography and heart valve disease expert. He is a skilled cardiologist who determines the patient's needs through rigorous examinations and precise health diagnoses based on extensive experience.
He has earned his degree in DM (Cardiology), MD (Internal Medicine), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA, MBBS.
He is a dedicated and skilled cardiologist who has assisted numerous people in regaining their health.
In addition, while working at the hospital, he consistently shares his professional knowledge with other professionals.
He has given papers at various international and national conferences, as well as published several scientific publications that have been recognized by many readers in the region and around the world.
Dr. Abdul Rauoof Malik is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

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