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. Mohit Walia

Dr. Mohit Walia is one of the best Interventional Cardiologists in India with more than 24 years of experience.
His expertise include managing atrial septal defect, valve disease, angina, coronary and peripheral artery disease, arrhythmia, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Walia did his MBBS in 2000 from GMCH Chandigarh and his MD (Internal Medicine) in 2005 from CMC Ludhiana.
He also pursued a DM (Cardiology) from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, in 2013.
Dr. Walia holds peer-reviewed publications in various national and international journals.