Interventional Cardiology

This cardiac subspecialty uses minimally invasive, catheter-based technologies in a cath lab to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease (CAD). The main focus in on percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) to revascularize patients with CAD that is causing blockages resulting in ischemia or myocardial infarction. PCI mainly consists of angioplasty and implanting stents. Interventional cardiology has greatly expanded in scope over recent years to include a number of transcatheter structural heart interventions.

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It takes little physical effort to improve heart health

A study presented today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress shows that low physical fitness—up to 20 percent below the average for healthy people—is sufficient to produce a preventative effect on most of the risk factors that affect people with cardiovascular disease. 

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Genetic test identifies high-cholesterol risk

In an effort to expedite the process of identifying markers for high cholesterol, researchers have identified specific areas of a person’s DNA to more effectively diagnose an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

Space travel launches astronauts into greater risk for cardiovascular disease

Amid talks of future Mars explorations, cardiologists examine the risk of radiation exposure and how to counteract its effects. 

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Experienced operators achieve better results in left main PCI procedures

Experienced, high volume operators performed better than inexperienced ones when performing unprotected left main coronary artery PCI procedures, according to a study in China.

Physicians evaluate minimally invasive device as alternative to open heart surgery for babies

St. Jude Medical, the FDA and top cardiology experts join forces for the development of medical devices designed and engineered specifically for the pediatric patient population. 

Variety, not intensity, key to exercising an elderly heart

Frequent, low-intensity exercise provides the best cardiac and overall health outcomes for an aging population. 

FDA clears guidewire FFR measurement system for use in PCI procedures

The FDA has cleared the PressureWire X guidewire fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement system for use in patients undergoing PCI.

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CDC, FDA warn of issues with heater-cooler devices used during open-heart surgery

The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that some LivaNova PLC Stöckert 3T heater-cooler devices used during open-heart surgery may have been contaminated during manufacturing. Patients exposed to such devices may be at risk for life-threatening infections.

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