Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology: What is it?

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions through minimally invasive procedures. This includes the use of catheters and imaging technology to treat coronary artery disease, structural heart defects and other heart problems.

At CorePrime, we provide top-notch interventional cardiology services by experienced interventional cardiologists. Advantages of interventional cardiology procedures performed at CorePrime include:

• The use of modern equipment and techniques for the diagnosis of those conditions that subsequently require referral to interventional cardiology and precise treatment of those conditions.
• Our team of interventional cardiologists in Bucharest has extensive experience in performing complex interventional procedures.

Interventional cardiology procedures

Coronary angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty is a procedure (coronary angioplasty) used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A balloon is inserted and inflated to widen the artery, and a stent is often placed to keep the artery open. This procedure improves blood flow to the heart and reduces angina symptoms.

Cardiac catheterization

Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a catheter into the chambers of the heart to assess blood flow and heart function. It is used to diagnose and evaluate coronary, valvular and other heart conditions. The procedure can also be used to measure pressures, take blood samples and perform heart muscle biopsies.

Implantation of cardiac devices

Interventional cardiology includes the implantation of to close septal defects or the atrial appendage (left atrial atrial leaflet). These devices help prevent abnormal blood flow to the heart or prevent stroke.

Interventional Cardiology: FAQs

How long does recovery take after an interventional cardiology procedure?

Recovery varies depending on the type of procedure, but most patients recover within a few days and can return to normal activities within a week.