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. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Vijay Kumar is a highly reputed Interventional Cardiologist with over 18 years of experience in the field.
He specializes in a range of cardiovascular procedures and treatments, including aortic valve surgery, heart conditions, cardiac ablation, cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, carotid angioplasty, stenting, coronary angiography, bypass surgery, mitral valve replacement, CT angiography, ICDs, pacemaker implantation, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sambalpur University, followed by a DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Education, New Delhi. He is also a member of the Delhi Medical Council of India.
He has played a crucial role in the development of heart valve therapy, including TAVI.
He is a member of the National Intervention Council of India.
Dr. Kumar has participated in numerous trials and has also published research papers at the institute.