About
A department of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
What is Interventional Cardiology?
Interventional cardiology is a specialized area of heart care that uses minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions.
Interventional cardiologists use advanced imaging and other diagnostic tests to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the heart and coronary arteries. They can also treat conditions such as:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disorders
- Congenital heart disease
- Vascular disease
- Structural heart conditions
- Other conditions that affect the cardiovascular system
Interventional cardiologists also help prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of complications such as heart failure and stroke.
What Conditions do Interventional Cardiologist Treat?
- Aneurysms
- Atherosclerosis
- Congenital heart defects
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attacks
- Heart valve disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD)
- Valvular and structural heart disease
- And more
