INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
- Interventional cardiology at Apex Heart Hospital represents a cornerstone of advanced cardiovascular care, combining cutting-edge technology with expert clinical skill to diagnose and treat a wide range of heart conditions.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art catheterization laboratories (cath labs), the hospital performs minimally invasive procedures to restore blood flow, repair defects, and treat structural heart diseases — often avoiding the need for open-heart surgery.
Focused Expertise in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- A primary focus at Apex is the management of coronary artery disease (CAD). Procedures such as angioplasty and stenting are performed to open blocked or narrowed arteries.
- The hospital uses the latest drug-eluting stents to minimize restenosis and speed healing. In emergencies like heart attacks, Apex’s interventional cardiology team is available 24/7 for primary angioplasty, delivering life-saving care that limits damage to the heart muscle.
Advanced Imaging and Complex Interventions
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- These technologies help in precisely evaluating and treating difficult lesions and guide accurate stent placement by offering high-resolution images from within the arteries, enhancing both safety and success rates.
Structural Heart Disease Interventions
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Device Closure for Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Care
- Every interventional procedure is performed by a highly experienced, fellowship-trained team that includes:
- Interventional Cardiologists
- Cardiac Anesthetists
- Imaging Specialists
- Critical Care Nurses