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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Interventional Cardiologist

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About Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar

Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with 36+ years of experience.
He is a Respected Member of the Cardiological Society Of India, Association of Physicians, Association of Medical Consultants, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Andheri Medical Association, Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
He has completed his MBBS, M.D., (D.M.) Cardiology from Grant Medical College, Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
Dr. Ambardekar has extensive experience in teaching, having worked as a lecturer in Cardiology in Grant Medical College and J.J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai where he has mentored many graduate and postgraduate students.
He has expertise in Valvuloplasty Peripheral Angiography, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs), etc.
He has also written research-based articles in national and international journals.