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. Mehmood Butt

Interventional Cardiologist

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MBBS , MD , Fellowship , MRCP , Fellowship

21 years of overall experience

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About Dr. Mehmood Butt

Dr. Mehmood Butt is a Cardiologist having more than 20 years of experience.
He provided services, including intravascular lithotripsy or Shockwave therapy, Implantation of complex cardiac devices such as pacemakers and ICDs, etc.
He received his primary and advanced medical training in England and Wales.
He pursued MBBS from Punjab Medical College, Pakistan.
He earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Birmingham, UK.
He is a faculty member for several International Scientific Conferences.
Dr. Mehmood Butt is fluent in English.

Special Interest

Orbital atherectomy for severe calcification in coronary artery, Rotational Atherectomy for complex disease, Implantation of complex cardiac devices such as pacemakers and ICDs

Skilled At

ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
Radiofrequency Ablation
AICD
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Angiography

PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Double Chamber
CRT- D Implant (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
PDA Device Closure
Valve Replacement

Location

King's College Hospital, Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Education & Training
Honours & Awards

MBBS, Punjab Medical College, Pakistan

MD, University of Birmingham, UK

, KBA, British Cardiovascular Society, UK

, CCT, General Medical Council, UK

Fellowship, European Society of Cardiology

MRCP, Royal College of Physicians of London, UK

Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Membership/Fellowship: General Medical Council (GMC) British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCP) American Heart Association (AHA) European Society of Cardiology (ESC) European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention (EAPCI) Member of European council of Hypertension