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. Rajeev Lochan, Interventional Cardiologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Rajeev Lochan

Dr. Rajeev Lochan is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with extensive 30+ years of experience.
His area of clinical expertise lies in Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions) 24/7 for the urgent management of Heart attacks, Complex coronary & Peripheral vascular interventions, Pacemaker implants & follow up and Reprogramming(Single, Dual, and Triple chamber), ICD/ CRT device Implantation and follow up reprogramming), Non-Invasive Procedures, etc.
Dr. Rajeev has worked earlier in some of the prestigious hospitals such as Medeor Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Batra Hospital, New Delhi.
He is a member of the Indian College of Cardiology, Cardiological Society of India(EC), UAE, General Medical Council. Also, was the Ex. President of the Indian College of Cardiology and Ex-Member of the Editorial Board of Cardiology Society of India.
Moreover, he has published in both national and international publications. He is also actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Pacemaker implants.

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