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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Interventional Cardiology is a subspecialty of [[cardiology]] that focuses on catheter-based treatments of [[Cardiovascular diseases|cardiovascular diseases]]. Interventional cardiologists perform non-surgical procedures to treat various cardiovascular issues, often using diagnostic imaging and other advanced technologies.<br />
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=== Overview ===<br />
[[Interventional Cardiology]] uses [[catheter]]-based strategies, such as angioplasty and stenting, to unblock or repair blood vessels that supply the heart, thereby improving blood flow and relieving symptoms of [[Coronary artery disease|coronary artery disease (CAD)]].<br />
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=== Procedures ===<br />
Common procedures performed by interventional cardiologists include:<br />
* '''[[Coronary Angiography]]''': Using contrast dye and x-rays to check for blockages in the coronary arteries.<br />
* '''[[Angioplasty and Stent Placement]]''': Widening narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and placing a stent to keep them open.<br />
* '''[[Atherectomy]]''': Removing plaque from the arteries.<br />
* '''[[Balloon Valvuloplasty]]''': Widening a heart valve that is narrowed.<br />
* '''[[Percutaneous Valve Repair]]''': Repairing or replacing heart valves through a catheter.<br />
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=== Diagnosis ===<br />
Interventional cardiology also involves diagnosing cardiovascular conditions using non-invasive techniques like echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans.<br />
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=== Treatment ===<br />
The goal of interventional cardiology procedures is to treat various heart conditions without the need for surgery. It can address issues such as:<br />
* [[Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)]]: Including acute coronary syndrome, stable angina, and myocardial infarction.<br />
* [[Vascular Disease]]: Such as peripheral arterial disease and carotid artery stenosis.<br />
* Acquired [[Structural Heart Disease]]: Including conditions like atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovale.<br />
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=== Training ===<br />
Physicians practicing in this field have completed a cardiology fellowship, with additional training in interventional techniques. <br />
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=== Advancements ===<br />
Innovations in interventional cardiology continue to expand the range of conditions that can be treated, with ongoing research into new methods and devices.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Cardiovascular disease]]<br />
* [[Coronary artery disease]]<br />
* [[Heart failure]]<br />
* [[Catheterization laboratory]]<br />
* [[Atherosclerosis]]<br />
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