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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About Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Currently associated as head of department with Cardiology team at Primus Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi.
Area of specialization is Cardiology
Holds various positions held in Professional Associations & Organizational Work such as Vice-President, Cardiology Society of India, Delhi Branch since 2015, Editor Medical Forum published by I.M.A. South Delhi Branch, 1981, Secretary of I.M.A. South Delhi Branch 1982-83 and 1983-84, Organizing Secretary of Annual Convention of I.M.A. South Delhi Branch, 1982 & Senior Vice President, IMA South Delhi Branch, 1995-96.
Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians. Jan 1999.India, Fellow of the Cardiological Society of India. Dec 2005.India, JICA (Japan International Co-operation Agency) Fellowship for training in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. National Cardiovascular Center (NCVC). Jan-Nov 2001.Osaka, Japan