Category Archives: Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology in which catheter-based diagnostic tests and treatment are provided for coronary artery disease, valvular disease, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and various other diseases. Continue reading →

Piedmont Heart Institute is a destination for interventional cardiology care and a leading international site for high risk, surgical turn-down and complex coronary, structural and peripheral interventions. With catheter-based care as opposed to open surgical procedures, the procedure is performed through a small tube inserted into the artery. Continue reading →

Interventional Cardiology is an area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology that uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart, as well as technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system. Interventional cardiology is the subspecialty of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter- based treatment of heart diseases. The field includes the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease and acquired structural heart disease. Continue reading →

Saint Luke's Health System cardiologists performed the world's first balloon angioplasty in an acute heart attack patient in 1981. Since then, we've developed many new treatments for improving coronary and vascular circulation and have pioneered catheter-based treatments for structural heart disease. Saint Luke's Interventional Cardiology Program: The Heart Institute has a long history of internationally-recognized expertise in interventional cardiology Continue reading →

Supported by Abbott Vascular Link to official flyer: Milan_Fellowship_Flyer_2015 FINAL Supervisor contact details:Dr Ghada Mikhail (g.mikhail@imperial.ac.uk)Department of CardiologyHammersmith HospitalDu Cane RoadLondon W12 0HS Start date: October 2015 This is a two year fellowship starting October 2015 with the first year spent in Milan working with Dr Antonio Colombo and the second year spent at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as an Interventional Fellow. The Fellowship is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Vascular. How to apply: Please email your CV to Dr Ghada Mikhail, Consultant Cardiologist g.mikhail@imperial.ac.uk Continue reading →

In the event of a heart attack or coronary blockage, saving time means saving lives. St Continue reading →

Your heart is a complex organ that is linked to every aspect of your health. Continue reading →

At Austin Heart our mission is to meet your need for exceptional cardiovascular care. The partnership between you, your primary care physician, your general cardiologist and our interventional cardiologists ensures the best care available Continue reading →

Main Content University Heart interventional cardiologists, available 24 hours a day, use the most advanced, innovative tools and skills to manipulate tiny catheters inside blood vessels to access and repair narrowed arteries or a weakened heart muscle often caused by plaque build-up (arteriosclerosis). These non-surgical procedures can often be performed through an artery in the wrist, allowing for same-day discharge, less discomfort, and quicker recovery. The interventional portion of the procedure is often performed at the time of a diagnostic cardiac catheterization, but may be deferred to a later date depending on individual circumstances Continue reading →

Our Services WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians cardiologists are dedicated to providing a wide range of services to keep you and your heart healthy in locations convenient to you. Our general cardiologists also spend a lot of time helping patients manage their heart disease symptoms through lifestyle changes and medication.Many people visit a general cardiologist because they have one of the following symptoms or conditions. Our providers are board-certified in a wide range of specialties, and we are welcoming new patients and most insurance plans Continue reading →