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 Shyam Vadivelmurugan

Dr Shyam Vadivelmurugan has been a leading practising Interventional Cardiologist for more than 18 years.
He is experienced in treating all aspects of cardiovascular disease including Complex coronary artery disease, Valvular heart disease, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac emergencies, Temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion and Arrhythmias.
Dr Shyam Vadivelmurugan graduated from Trivandrum medical College, Kerala with an MBBS (1995).
He obtained his MD (2002) from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
He acquired his DNB (2014) from Pushpagiri Medical College, Kerala.