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. Rajiv Karnik, Interventional Cardiologist in Mumbai, India - Appointment

Q: What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr. Rajiv Karnik?

Tuesday: From:- 05:00 PM To:- 08:00 PM, Thursday: From:- 05:00 PM To:- 08:00 PM,

About Dr. Rajiv Karnik

Dr. Rajiv Karnik is an Interventional cardiologist with an extensive 40+ experience.
His expertise lies in Coronary Interventions, ICD Implantations, Interventional Cardiology, Stenting, Valvuloplasty, Angioplasty, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Cardiac catheterization interventions.
Dr. Karnik completed his graduation and post-graduation from the prestigious KEM Hospital, Bombay University. He was awarded 6 gold medals for his magnificent performance. He also received the prestigious Rashtriya Ratna award and Dr. Ivan Pinto Gold Medal for the DM degree examination.
He is a member of the Cardiological Society of India. Association of Physicians of India. American College of Cardiology. European Society of Cardiology and actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about the pacemaker.

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