What is interventional cardiology?

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions. These procedures often involve the use of catheters, small tubes inserted through blood vessels to reach the heart.

What conditions can be treated with interventional cardiology?

Interventional cardiology can treat a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, structural heart diseases and peripheral vascular disease.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive heart procedures?

Minimally invasive heart procedures offer several benefits, such as quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays, less pain and scarring, lower risk of complications and improved quality of life.

How do interventional cardiologists perform these procedures?

Interventional cardiologists use advanced imaging techniques and small catheters to perform procedures through tiny incisions, often accessing the heart through the wrist or leg.

Are these procedures safe?

Yes, minimally invasive procedures are generally safe and have a lower risk of complications compared to traditional open-heart surgery. Our expert cardiologists at OhioHealth are highly skilled in performing these procedures.

What types of minimally invasive procedures are available?

Some common minimally invasive procedures include angioplasty, stenting, balloon valvuloplasty, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and Mitra-clip.

How long is the recovery time for minimally invasive procedures?

Recovery times vary depending on the specific procedure, but patients typically experience faster recovery compared to traditional surgery, often returning to normal activities within a few days to weeks.

Who is a candidate for interventional cardiology procedures?

Candidates for interventional cardiology procedures include patients with coronary artery disease, heart valve issues, structural heart conditions and peripheral vascular disease. Your cardiologist will evaluate your condition to determine the best treatment option for you.

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At OhioHealth, our expert cardiologists use the latest technologies — many of which they helped develop — to diagnose and treat heart conditions with minimally invasive treatments that can lead to quicker recovery, shorter hospital stays and better quality of life for our patients.

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Benefits of minimally invasive techniques

Faster recovery:

Smaller incisions mean you heal quicker and can get back to your daily life sooner.
Shorter hospital stays:

Many of these procedures can be done on an outpatient basis or with a shorter hospital stay, so you can recover at home.
Less pain and scarring:

With smaller cuts, you can experience less pain and have minimal scarring.
Lower risk of complications:

These techniques reduce the risk of infections and other complications, making your recovery safer.

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