Interventional
Cardiology is an area of medicine within the sub specialty 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. Clinical issues usually managed by interventional cardiologists
include:
·
Ischemic heart disease
· Valve disease
· Congenital heart abnormalities