What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

A interventional cardiologist deals with the catheter based treatment of heart diseases which includes the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease and acquired structural heart disease.

What are the typical symptoms of Cardiovascular diseases?

The patient may experience extreme fatigue, Constant dizziness, fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat, Chest pain or difficulty in breathing during regular activities.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Interventional Cardiologists?

Investigations like Electrocardiogram, Chest X-rays, Echocardiogram, Cardiac Catheterization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT (Computerized Tomography), and Transesophageal Echocardiogram

What is the difference between interventional and non interventional cardiology?

An interventional cardiologists perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy etc and evaluate arterial blockages whereas the non-interventional cardiologists do not perform the same procedures.

Can Interventional Cardiologist perform surgery?

Interventional cardiology treats cardiovascular disease using multiple non-surgical procedures, mostly are done in the cardiovascular (veins, heart and arteries) system.

Dr. Mehar Ali A K, Interventional Cardiologist in Muscat, Oman - Appointment

About Dr. Mehar Ali A K

Dr. Mehar Ali A K is one of the best Interventional Cardiologists with over 25 years of experience.
He holds a particular interest in treating heart failure, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, coronary angiography and PCI, cardiomyopathies, and general cardiology problems, including arrhythmias, adult congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease.
He performs various complex procedures, including bifurcation stenting, chronic total occlusion, PCI (Angioplasty and stenting), PCI in acute myocardial infarction, complex PCI, left main PCI, fraction flow reserve and intravascular ultrasound, rotational atherectomy, and pacemaker implantation.
He has completed his MBBS and MRCP in General Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom.
He also holds a Diploma in Cardiology from the University of London and an FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
He has written many published research papers and has won numerous international awards for his skills.

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