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