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.

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About Dr. Sandeep Thakkar

Dr. Sandeep Thakkar has more than 15 years of expertise as an Interventional Cardiologist.
He is a specialist in Non-Invasive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology, Coronary Angiography, Peripheral Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Pacemaker Implantation and ICD Implantation.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the European Society of Cardiology.
Dr. Sandeep Thakkar has completed his MBBS (2004) from Government Medical College, Amritsar.
He has completed his MD (2009) from Government Medical College, Amritsar.
He obtained DM (2013, Cardiology) from SMS College and Hospital, Jaipur.
He is the author of various papers and publications.
Dr. Sandeep Thakkar is well-versed in Hindi, Punjabi and English.