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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Dr. Rajiv Passey

Interventional Cardiologist

Senior Consultant
MBBS , DM , MD , DNB

23 years of overall experience

Works at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

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About Dr. Rajiv Passey

Currently associated as a Senior Cardiologist at Sri Gangaram Hospital.
Expertise in non-coronary interventions, including Renal Artery Stenting.
Specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Pacing & Device Implantation, to name a few.
Gold medallion of Indian College of Physicians.
Member of prestigious organisations like Cardiological Society of India, Indian Medical Association, Association of Physicians of India and Delhi Medical Association, amongst others.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Rajiv Passey can be consulted

Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart diseases
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Polyps in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Location

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi New Delhi, India

MBBS

Pawan Kumari Jain oration award on Therapeutic options in ASD at the International CME and Annual Conference of Delhi Chapter of API. Gold medallion of Indian College of Physicians. Awarded Citation for service to humanity by Goodwill Society.