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. Prashant P Patil

Dr. Prashant Patil is a well-known Paediatric Cardiologist with over 12 years of experience.
He has worked as a Paediatric Cardiologist and has developed expertise and experience in the field.
Dr. Prashant Patil provides Cardiac Ablation and Atrial Septal Defect Surgery as treatments.
He earned his MBBS at Grant Medical College in Mumbal, his MD at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, and his Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology at Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bangalore.
He is a trusted, patient-centered, and experienced doctor with a lengthy history of successfully diagnosing, treating, and managing patients' illnesses and disorders.
Dr. Prashant Patil is a member of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India, the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, the Indian Medical Association, and the National Neonatology Forum.
He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.