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.

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Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh

Interventional Cardiologist

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MBBS , MSc

14 years of overall experience

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About Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh

Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with over 13 years of experience.
His area of interest includes diagnosing and treating Congenital heart defects, structural heart disease, coronary artery disease, and vascular disease.
Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh graduated from the University of Egypt with MBBS (2008).
He obtained his MSc (2013) from Benha University, Egypt.
He has undergone Advanced Cardiac Life Support training, essential echocardiography and pe-lvi-abdominal sonography.
He is a member of the Emirates Cardiac Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh is the author of several publications and articles.