Category Archives: Interventional Cardiology

Technicians support your care by performing diagnostic tests. If needed, a device coordinator will help you get set up with an implantable device to monitor your hearts activity from home. Diagnostic Lab TechniciansLab technicians support your care by performing diagnostic tests. They collect samples and analyze blood, tissue, urine, and other body substances to provide detailed information to help doctors identify your diagnosis. Electrocardiogram (EKG) TechniciansThese technicians use EKG equipment to test and monitor your hearts electrical activity. Our technicians have years of expertise in all EKGs, including standard EKGs, exercise stress tests, and Holter monitoring. EchosonographersEchosonographers are experienced in heart ultrasound techniques and technology, including stress echo, 3-D echo, and Doppler echo. Echocardiography creates moving images of your heart to help doctors diagnose and treat your heart condition. Device CoordinatorsIf you need an implantable device, our device coordinators help navigate the process before, during, and after the procedure. They provide education about your device, the implantation procedure, and ongoing home care. See the article here: Interventional Cardiology | Stanford Health Care … Continue reading →

Ohio States Heart and Vascular Center is home to a high-volume team of interventional cardiologists, performing more than 5,000 procedures each year. This experience means our physicians, nurses and staff are better equipped and more skilled at handling even the most difficult cases. Not only are we home to state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization facilities at the Ross Heart Hospital and Ohio States University Hospital East, but we also pioneer new and minimally invasive techniques, such as transradial catheterization. For emergency or life-threatening cardiovascular conditions, our physicians developed the states first Level 1 Cardiovascular Emergency Program, which gives patients immediate access to the highest levels of care for a variety of cardiovascular emergencies. We participate in a statewide system of heart attack care that speeds the treatment time for patients suffering from heart attacks, meaning patients treated at Ohio State receive care nearly twice as fast as the national average of 90 minutes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have recognized Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center as a leader in heart attack patient survival rates. Ohio State is one of only 95 in the United States and one of only three in Ohio to achieve this level of performance. Our heart … Continue reading →

Message from the Program Director Comprehensive interventional training is provided to three applicants during a fourth year of training, which provides experience in over 350 percutaneous coronary interventions per fellow, including coronary, peripheral, and structural heart procedures, angioplasty and stenting, intravascular ultrasound, pressure wire and other adjunctive devices such as rotablator, cutting balloon, embolic protection, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, and the use of investigational agents and technology for the performance of intravascular revascularization. In addition to excellence in the procedural aspects of intervention, our fellows gain ample experience in the pre and post-procedural care of their interventional patients, and will perfect their skills in diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Peripheral interventional training is integral to the training year with each fellow working ~50-100 cardiovascular procedures per fellow. Non-coronary cardiac interventional procedures include alcohol septal ablations, Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) & Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure procedures, mitral and aortic valvuloplasty and percutaneous aortic valve implantations. Research: Our program is committed to academic excellence and thrives with opportunities for our trainees. Our fellows have exposure to one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic clinical research programs in the nation with a census of more than 20 active clinical trials, including studies in novel … Continue reading →

Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology focused on management and treatment of cardiovascular disease through insertion of tools into the body, such as catheters, balloons and stents. Common interventional cardiology procedures include angioplasty, atherectomy and valvuloplasty. Patients undergo these types of procedures in our cardiac catheterization labs. Meet Our Interventional Cardiologists Community Heart and Vascular Hospital offers transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), an FDA-approved procedure appropriate for patients with aortic valve stenosis who are not candidates for open surgery to replace their natural aortic valve. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement involves replacing the aortic valve with a prosthetic valve via the femoral artery in your leg (transfemoral) or the left ventricular apex of your heart (transapical). A less invasive approach, TAVR is usually reserved for individuals at increased risk of complications from open heart aortic valve surgery. TAVR is sometimes referred to as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Watch the video below featuring Sandeep Dube, MD, an interventional cardiologist, as he explains the minimally-invasive TAVR procedure. Learn about benefits for patients, patient signs and symptoms, who qualifies for the procedure, and what to expect in recovery. Aortic valve stenosis or aortic stenosis occurs when the hearts aortic valve narrows. This … Continue reading →

To make an appointment, please call 212-305-7060. Columbia is one of the world's leading tertiary referral centers for patients with complex cardiovascular, endovascular, and structural heart disease. Our staff of more than 30 interventional cardiologists includes renowned experts in treating the most complex cardiovascular disease and pioneers in developing advanced transcatheter minimally invasive techniques and technologies in the field. We perform more than 11,000 cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures annually, and our outcomes and patient satisfaction scores are second to none. Columbia has been among the first institutions to pioneer and adopt the latest procedures and technologies in interventional cardiology. We offer a highly customized clinical treatment plan for all patients suffering from routine or complex cardiovascular disease. This personalized approach to every patient typifies our philosophy of providing the highest levels of care for our patients. Columbias interventional cardiology team cares for patients with many different cardiac problems, including those with the most advanced cardiovascular disease such as chronic total occlusions (CTOs), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), valve disease and other structural issues, and adult congenital disease. At Columbia, patients who might otherwise have no treatment options have access to novel experimental therapies and landmark studies. Through our Clinical Trials … Continue reading →

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A healthy heart is essential to a long and healthy lifestyle. There are many things that can go wrong with the heart, and sometimes the symptoms that something is wrong are not always obvious. Acardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing problems with the heart and surrounding arteries. What are invasive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiology? Cardiology is a branch of medicine which deals the study, diagnosis, and care of the cardiovascular system. Since there are so many aspects of your hearts function, your cardiologist has to consider many variables when identifying what may be wrong with your heart.Some of these variables include your heart, arteries, or blood vessels. While building a picture of your overall heart health, your cardiologist may: A cardiologist is not a surgeon. A cardiac surgeon is a different specialist who performs the actual physical heart surgery. A cardiologist is involved in testing and other procedures. Some cardiologists specialize in pediatric, or childrens, cardiology. Others specialize in adult cardiology. There are three main types of cardiology: invasive, non-invasive, and interventional. Your cardiologist may use one or a combination of techniques to identify and treat your heart condition. Invasive cardiology uses open or minimally-invasive surgery to identify … Continue reading →

For certain heart conditions, interventional cardiology may present a lower risk alternative to invasive surgical procedures. With the help of X-ray guidance, doctors can access the heart by inserting catheters and wires through arteries in the wrist or groin to fix a variety of issues, from blockages in coronary arteries to holes in the heart wall. While the field of interventional cardiology is not new, the procedures offered within it are constantly evolving. Continued refinements have led to better techniques and equipment and therefore, better results. Healthcare providers continually look for newer technologies and techniques to provide the most up-to-date care for their patients. There are a variety of cardiovascular conditions that can be treated this way. The most common ones include heart attacks, severe chest pain (angina) related to coronary heart disease, and other conditions that might affect a persons quality of life. It can also be used to treat or replace problematic heart valves, prevent stroke, fix aneurysms, and even insert pacemakers. Gary Fairchild from Wallingford, Pa. had a completely blocked artery and suffered a heart attack. Thanks to interventional cardiologist Muhammad Raza, M.D. he's here to talk about it today. Angioplasty uses a catheter with a small … Continue reading →

Interventional Cardiology Services at Florida Medical Clinic Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty involving the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of certain heart conditions. At Florida Medical Clinic, were proud to offer our patients a range of leading-edge cardiology services, including innovative, non-surgical options. Patients with heart conditions such as the following may benefit from minimally invasive, catheter-based, interventional cardiology treatments: At Florida Medical Clinic, we evaluate each patients unique needs to determine which diagnostic procedures and treatments are the most appropriate. In many cases, this can include the minimally invasive procedures performed by our interventional cardiology team. For instance, our physicians may be able to use interventional techniques to re-establish blood flow to the heart when blood vessels are damaged or blocked, or to replace a malfunctioning aortic valve without the need for open heart surgery. Catheter-based testing can also help us pinpoint the cause of a patients chest pain when imaging scans do not indicate any abnormalities in the coronary arteries. Ensuring patient safety is our top priority, and we consider a number of factors when determining which treatments to recommend. In many cases, our interventional procedures can offer a number of advantages over more invasive alternatives. Additionally, … Continue reading →

Our interventional services are backed by state-of-the-art technology and surgical suites, and a team of outstanding physicians and surgeons. Our brand new catheterization and electrophysiology labs and dedicated cardiovascular operating room offer leading edge technology to assist physicians in optimizing patient outcomes. The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is proud to offer advanced technology for the diagnosis and treatment of both cardiac and vascular issues. Our physicians conduct a wide range of sophisticated, minimally invasive procedures using our state-of-the-art catheterization labs. Interventional cardiologists treat damaged vessels, weakened heart valves and narrowed arteries which can be caused by various types of heart disease, including: Catheters are thin, flexible tubes that interventional cardiologists use to repair damaged arteries or other heart structures. Cardiac catheterization is also used to perform diagnostic testing to evaluate arteries and heart valve function. It is a minimally invasive procedure that offers many benefits over open surgery including lighter sedation, less risk of bleeding, and much quicker recovery. Cardiac catheters can be inserted through the femoral artery in the groin or through the radial artery in the wrist. There are pros and cons to each method, but the radial procedure greatly reduces the risk … Continue reading →