Cardiology service
Interventional Cardiology
Catheter-based diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease within a dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratory.
What is it?
Interventional cardiology uses thin catheters introduced through an artery to visualise the coronary arteries and, when indicated, to restore blood flow.
How the Centre evaluates this
- Pre-procedure clinical assessment
- Kidney function and coagulation review
- Review of current medications and allergies
Treatment pathways
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography
- Percutaneous coronary intervention when available and indicated
- Emergency coronary intervention pathways when available
Recovery & follow-up
Follow the instructions provided by your treating physician. Do not stop or modify medications without medical advice.
References
- ESC Guidelines on acute coronary syndromes
- ACC/AHA coronary revascularization guidance