Medical articles of Interventional cardiology

22/01/2026
Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
The ins and outs of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): How is it done, how long it takes, and, is it serious?
Percutaneous coronary intervention, often referred to as PCI or coronary angioplasty, is a common procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
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22/05/2025
Dr John D Hung
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
The significance of interventional cardiology
Interventional cardiology stands at the forefront of modern medicine, revolutionising the treatment and management of cardiovascular diseases. From minimally invasive procedures to groundbreaking innovations, the field continues to evolve, offering hope and healing to millions worldwide. In his latest online article, Dr John Hung delves into the realm of interventional cardiology, exploring its significance, latest advancements, and promising future prospects.
05/03/2025
Dr Ashan Gunarathne
Consultant interventional cardiologist and associate professor
Hypertension: Causes, risks, and effective management
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition that can sometimes lead to severe health risks, including heart disease. Dr Ashan Gunarathne, highly revered consultant interventional cardiologist, explains the causes of hypertension, the medications used to manage it, and when interventional procedures may become necessary.
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27/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
A heart to heart about the benefits of interventional cardiology
Interventional cardiology is a subspeciality of cardiology that investigates the condition of the heart using an invasive tool, called the catheter. It is also used to examine the vascular system. Using this method, doctors can treat conditions including but not limited to coronary artery disease, aneurysm, angina and acquired structural heart disease.
08/04/2024
Dr Saqib Ghani
Interventional cardiologist
Coronary angioplasty: Understanding the procedure
If you have narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, you may require a coronary angioplasty. Here to explain what’s involved in this operation is leading interventional cardiologist Dr Saqib Ghani.
22/12/2023
Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Establishing and treating the causes of cardiac chest pain: the interventional cardiologist's point of view
We gain specialist insight on the causes of cardiac chest pain from highly respected consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria on how cardiac causes of chest pain can be diagnosed and the available treatment options.
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26/10/2022
Dr Saagar Mahida
Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
Advances in atrial fibrillation ablation technology
Highly respected consultant cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist Dr Saagar Mahida details recent advances in atrial fibrillation ablation technology in this informative article.
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11/07/2022
Dr Fu Siong Ng
Cardiologist
How do implantable cardiovascular defibrillators work?
Leading consultant cardiologist Dr Fu Siong Ng explains how implantable cardiovascular defibrillators (ICDs) monitor and correct the heart rate in this informative article.
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26/04/2022
Mr George Asimakopoulos
Cardiac surgeon
An expert explains: How is coronary artery bypass grafting performed?
Leading consultant cardiac surgeon Mr George Asimakopoulos sheds light on what is involved in the coronary artery bypass grafting procedure in this informative article. He also offers expert insight on the recovery process following treatment.
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06/04/2022
Dr Niket Patel
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Interventional cardiology: a deeper look inside
Interventional cardiology allows the heart to be operated on without the need for open heart surgery. How is this possible? Esteemed, London-based consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Niket Patel discusses his area of expertise, looking at how more and more patients are being treated with interventional cardiology.
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