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. Purushottam Kale

Currently associated as Consultant with Department of Cardiology/Interventional Cardiolgist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund – Mumbai
Holds vast experience of 45+ years in Cardiology
One of the best interventional cardiologist in country
Vice President of Cardiological Society of India and Editorial Adviser to the Indian Heart Journal for 2 years
Holding the position of President of Indian Society of Electrocardiology between 1991 and 1992