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  Interventional cardiology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Interventional cardiology is a branch of the medical specialty of cardiology that deals specifically with the mechanical treatment of heart diseases.
Insertion of artificial pacemakers is not necessarily limited to interventional cardiology.
Some interventional cardiology procedures are only performed when there is cardiothoracic surgery expertise in the hospital, in case of complications.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Interventional_cardiology   (153 words)

  
 Interventional cardiology: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Interventional cardiology is a branch of the medical medicine quick summary:
Cardiology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels....
Some interventional cardiology procedures are only performed when there is cardiothoracic surgery expertise in the hospital, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/in/interventional_cardiology.htm   (1022 words)

  
 Certification Policies for Added Qualifications in Interventional Cardiology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Interventional cardiology training taken July 1, 2002 and thereafter must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Candidates who have been admitted previously to the interventional cardiology examination through the practice pathway and have not yet achieved certification may be admitted to future interventional cardiology examinations beyond 2003, when the practice pathway is no longer available for first-time admission.
Those out of interventional cardiology training three years or more as of June 30 of the year of exam must document post-training performance as primary operator of 150 therapeutic interventional cardiac procedures in the two years prior to application for exam.
www.abim.org /cert/policies_aqic.shtm   (2256 words)

  
 Q&A: Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiologists use catheters – thin, flexible tubes – to get inside blood vessels for diagnostic tests or to repair damaged vessels or other heart structures, often avoiding the need for surgery.
Interventional cardiologists treat narrowed arteries and weakened heart valves – often caused by coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, or peripheral vascular disease.
The Interventional Cardiology team of physicians at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are world-renowned leaders in their field – utilizing state-of-the-art technology and procedures, many of which have been developed and tested at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
www.brighamandwomens.org /cvcenter/Patient/FAQ/FAQinterventional.asp   (1102 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Interventional procedures currently performed at our institution include percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), intracoronary stent placement, rotational atherectomy, directional atherectomy, alcohol septal ablation for IHSS, Aortic and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, renal artery angioplasty and stenting, iliac artery angioplasty and stenting.
During invasive and interventional procedures, both the attending and fellow are “scrubbed in” and stand side by side performing the procedure.
All aspects of cardiac catheterization are discussed during this conference which is geared toward all of the cardiology fellows and is attended by fellows, cardiology attendings, and cardiovascular surgery attendings.
www.muschealth.com /heart/fellowship/interventionaldetails.htm   (1626 words)

  
 Yale: Cardiovascular Medicine: Interventional
The Interventional Cardiology Training Program is a one year Fellowship certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for subspecialty training in angioplasty.
Interventional trainees participate in all university interventional procedures at Yale-New Haven Hospital and have primary responsibility for inpatient evaluation and management of patients with acute MI, unstable angina and stable angina.
The core of interventional fellow training centers on the hands-on experience of performing coronary interventions on a broad range of patients, with a wide spectrum of techniques in a variety of clinical scenarios.
info.med.yale.edu /intmed/cardio/interventional   (1034 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The field of interventional cardiology has vastly expanded over the past several years and there is increasing recognition that this branch of cardiology is becoming more complex and specialized.
The knowledge base and the technical skills required for excellence in interventional cardiology mandate that this field be given a devoted year of training.
For current trainees, the requirement to sit for the board examination is completion of a fourth year of fellowship specifically dealing with interventional techniques.
www.muschealth.com /heart/fellowship/interventional.htm   (225 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology at HUP
Interventional cardiologists at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center are dedicated full-time to interventional cardiology and diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures and perform nearly 11,000 procedures each year, including 1,000 interventions (stents, balloons, etc.).
Only faculty members from the Interventional Cardiology Program are permitted to perform interventional cardiology procedures at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
Penn Cardiac Care interventional cardiologists were among the few in the country to help develop these stents and participated in a study which evaluated their effectiveness.
www.pennhealth.com /cardiac/hup/interventional.html   (637 words)

  
 Flagler Hospital: Interventional Cardiology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A recent major study of heart attacks published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that emergency angioplasties work so much better than drugs in the treatment of coronary artery disease that they are usually worth the wait of a hospital transfer.
With the opening of the hospital's Heart Center, a number of interventional cardiology procedures are now available right here in town, eliminating the need to be transferred to Jacksonville or Gainesville for treatment.
Interventional procedures, those in which catheters or other devices are inserted through blood vessels to diagnose and treat disease, include balloon angioplasty, coronary atherectomy, and cardiac stenting.
www.flaglerhospital.com /heart_interventionalcard.html   (821 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology Program
Interventional cardiologists at Rush remain on the leading edge of care through involvement in clinical trials designed to expand the arsenal of weapons for fighting heart disease.
Alcohol ablation, an interventional technique in which alcohol is injected into a branch of a narrowed coronary artery to treat a condition called idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.
Interventional cardiologists at Rush are also key players in one of Chicago’s most innovative vascular disease programs.
www.rush.edu /rumc/page-R11814.html   (570 words)

  
 Center for Interventional Cardiology
We are also studying the incremental value of fractional flow reserve (FFR) over coronary angiography for assessment of moderate coronary lesions and investigating the value of FFR measurements for functional assessment of coronary stenoses in patients with prior myocardial infarction or left ventricular hypertrophy.
Ongoing research studies include: electromechanical mapping for "on-line" assessment of myocardial viability in ischemic cardiomyopathy; fractional flow reserve and nuclear scintigraphy for the assessment of residual myocardial viability early after acute myocardial infarction; and the impact of intravenous adenosine on myocardial salvage after acute ST elevation myocardial infarction.
Opportunities exist for Cardiology fellows to be involved in one or more of these clinical research projects, either during their clinical cardiology fellowship or dedicated time during the interventional cardiology fellowship.
healthsystem.virginia.edu /internet/cardiofellows/research/interven.cfm   (854 words)

  
 Interventional Meetings -- Angioplasty.Org
Established and new techniques in coronary, valvular and peripheral interventions and the latest devices are highlighted in the congress.
One of the greatest strengths of interventional radiology is the diversity of it member's interests, combined with their common dedication for providing quality patient care.
Sponsored by the Cardiology Research Foundation, the TCT is the largest international symposium designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals with a special interest in the field of interventional vascular therapy.
www.ptca.org /meetings.html   (1739 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship: Introduction | Internal Medicine | Residency & Fellowship Programs | Fletcher ...
The training program in Interventional Cardiology is an ACGME approved, dedicated one year program based at FAHC, the primary teaching hospital of the University of Vermont School of Medicine.
The program places a significant emphasis on a variety of research areas relevant to interventional cardiology as well as providing trainees with experience in all aspects of coronary intervention.
The program allows for significant time not in the interventional laboratory (approximately 25%) and encourages breadth of clinical expertise and medical knowledge in IC residents.
www.fahc.org /gme/Medicine/Interv_Cardiology   (681 words)

  
 Blackwell Publishing - Cardiology Books and Journals
In addition, January 2006 saw the publication of The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine the first ever cardiovascular textbook to be published in partnership with an international medical society and set to become the new benchmark for cardiologists in Europe and beyond.
We also have many books in the field of Congenital Heart Disease and a new journal for this area which will be launched in March 2006.
We also publish in Vascular Medicine, Imaging and Interventional Cardiology and are developing our offering in subspecialties such as, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and the heart and cell therapy and genomics.
www.blackwellpublishing.com /cardiology   (445 words)

  
 The Journal of Interventional Cardiology - Journal Information
The Journal of Interventional Cardiology (JIC) is widely regarded as a must-read for the interventional cardiologist determined to stay current in diagnosing, investigating, and managing patients with cardiovascular disease.
All material is peer-reviewed under the editorial direction of Cindy L. Grines, MD and a prominent international editorial board.
Six bimonthly issues contain original research, clinical investigation reports, trial reviews, special guest-edited issues, and a core curriculum to help readers prepare for the subspecialty board examination in interventional cardiology.
www.blackwellpublishing.com /journal.asp?ref=0896-4327   (108 words)

  
 Fellowship Programs - Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Steven M. Ettinger, MD The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship offered at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a one year ACGME accredited program.
The fourth year cardiology fellow will be provided with an opportunity to acquire knowledge of the indications, contraindications, risks, limitations and complications associated with catheter-based interventions.
The interventional fellow will work closely with five staff interventionalists which provides for an exceptional year of teaching.
www.hmc.psu.edu /heartandvascular/education/fellowships/interventional   (148 words)

  
 Cardiology Jobs and Cardiologist Positions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Group consists of Interventional and non interventional cardiologists, EP's, peripheral vascular interventionalists and pediatric cardiologists.
Group comprised of Interventional and non interventional cardiologists, EP's, peripheral vascular interventionalists and pediatric cardiologists.
Among cardiology groups consisting of 20+ docs, this group recognized by MGMA as one of the top 3 cardiology groups in the U.S. Growth rate of the group has averaged 28% annually over the last 13 years.
www.berendtmedical.com /JobSearch/searchpage.asp?page=1&Specialty=49   (1131 words)

  
 NY Interventional Cardiology
Agressive care of complex coronary and valvular heart disease, diagnosis and treatment of carotid, renal and peripheral vascular disease.
Interventional Cardiology Practice at St. Luke's-Roosevelt and Beth Israel Hospitals
Complex Coronary Interventions (including Left Main intervention) for selected patients either at high risk for bypass or who prefer catheter intervention over bypass no matter what.
home.att.net /~jwilentz   (246 words)

  
 Interventional Cardiology Subspecialty Fellowship Program
The primary goal of the Interventional Cardiology Subspecialty Fellowship at Mayo is to produce academic interventional cardiologists.
First, the academic interventional cardiologist needs to have strong skills in clinical interventional cardiology having mastered the techniques of percutaneous coronary revascularization utilizing the most up-to-date methods and equipment.
Applications for the Interventional Cardiology Subspecialty Fellowship are due no later than December, at least six months before the July in which you wish to begin your studies.
www.mayo.edu /int-med/fellowships/cv/interven.htm   (716 words)

  
 US Markets for Interventional Cardiology Exceed $4 billion
Rising procedure volumes in the US have made interventional cardiology (IC), the minimally invasive medical specialty concerned with the treatment of CAD, a burgeoning and lucrative market.
Growth will be driven by the adoption of embolic protection devices, which physicians are increasingly employing to protect against stroke during interventional procedures.
US Markets for Interventional Cardiology 2005 is part of MRG's Global Interventional Cardiology series, which offers in-depth analysis of IC-related markets in the US, Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=28364&nfid=rssfeeds   (445 words)

  
 Cardiotext.com | Interventional Cardiology | Berhard Meier
Through research and treatment, interventional cardiology has played a vital role in improving the health and quality of life of many patients, relieving symptoms, allowing patients to become more active, and easing the burden on surgeons.
Providing a systematic, state-of-the-art update, An Atlas of Interventional Cardiology explores leading-edge treatment from the frontlines in the battle against heart disease.
Focusing on ten primary procedures, the author, joined by an expert team of contributors, describes the key stages of each procedure, the possible complications and contra-indications, and how they should be managed.
www.cardiotext.com /description/1904392113   (338 words)

  
 Minneapolis Heart Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The information available on this web site is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a replacement or substitution for professional medical care.
In addition, a range of medications-including platelet-inhibiting drugs-are often combined with interventional procedures to improve initial results and long-term effectiveness.
Patients: Please click here for more information on interventional tests and treatments available through the catheterization laboratory or on other cardiac tests and procedures available at the Minneapolis Heart Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
www.mplsheart.com /pages/Cardio_Programs.asp?ID=7   (233 words)

  
 Certification - Interventional Cardiology Exam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The examination will assess the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment in aspects of interventional cardiology required to perform at a high level of competence.
Interventional approaches to management of hemodynamic compromise, including the use of pharmacologic agents, balloon counterpulsation, emergency pacing, pericardiocentesis, and stent placement
Planning and execution of interventional procedures, including knowledge of options, limitations, outcomes, and complications as well as alternatives to be used if an initial approach fails
www.abim.org /cert/aqic.shtm   (2110 words)

  
 Interventional paediatric cardiology -- Walsh 327 (7411): 385 -- BMJ
Interventional paediatric cardiology -- Walsh 327 (7411): 385 -- BMJ
Interventional cardiac catheterisation in adults with congenital heart disease.
The ABC of interventional cardiology is edited by Ever D Grech
bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/327/7411/385   (2022 words)

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