Interventional cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiology (pronunciation: in-ter-ven-shuh-nl kahr-dee-ol-uh-jee) is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of heart diseases. The term is derived from the Latin interventio, meaning 'intervention', and the Greek kardiologia, meaning 'study of the heart'.
History
Interventional cardiology has its roots in the 1970s, with the first successful coronary angioplasty performed by Dr. Andreas Gruentzig in 1977. Since then, the field has seen numerous advancements and has become a critical component of modern cardiology.
Procedures
Interventional cardiology includes a range of procedures, such as:
- Coronary angioplasty: A procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
- Stent placement: A procedure to place a small, mesh-like device into an artery to keep it open.
- Balloon valvuloplasty: A procedure to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening.
- Atherectomy: A procedure to remove plaque from blood vessels.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
- Angioplasty: A minimally invasive, endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins.
- Stent: A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
- Valvuloplasty: A procedure to repair a heart valve that has a narrowed opening.
- Atherectomy: A procedure to remove plaque from blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interventional cardiology
- Wikipedia's article - Interventional cardiology
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