Interventional Cardiologist
Interventional cardiologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating heart disease using minimally invasive techniques. They use catheters, which are thin, flexible tubes, to access the heart and blood vessels. Interventional cardiologists perform a variety of procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy. They also treat heart attacks, arrhythmias, and other heart conditions.
Educational Requirements
To become an interventional cardiologist, you must complete medical school and a residency in internal medicine. You must then complete a fellowship in interventional cardiology. Fellowships typically take two to three years to complete.