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. Nilesh Gautam, Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai, India - Appointment

Q: What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr. Nilesh Gautam?

Monday: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 12:00 PM, Wednesday: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 12:00 PM, Friday: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 12:00 PM,

About Dr. Nilesh Gautam

Currently associated as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Primary investigator in international clinical trials on newer drugs in treatment of hypertension.
Expertise in Interventional Cardiology.
Specializes in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Angina Pectoris and Arrhythmia, to name a few.
Appointed as the Vice President, (West Zone) of Heart Failure Society of India.
Member of prestigious organisations like Cardiological Society of India, Association of Physicians of India, Association of Medical Consultants and Indian Medical Association.

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