Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology Expertise and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options at Weill Cornell Medicine

Interventional cardiology is the specialty of diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions using non-surgical, minimally invasive techniques. During interventional cardiology procedures, a catheter (long, thin tube) is inserted into a very small puncture (cut) in the body and guided to the specific area in need of treatment.

These highly efficient techniques prevent the need for open-heart surgery. Interventional cardiology procedures require a small cut, which minimizes pain and speeds recovery.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure used to detect the presence of heart disease. A catheter is inserted into the groin or wrist and advanced to the heart. Dye is injected to identify any blockages in the heart. (This procedure is called an angiogram.) If a blockage is found, it can be opened through a procedure called angioplasty or stent (a small, mesh tube that holds open passageways in the body, including the heart) implantation.

Advanced, Personalized Care

Our highly trained interventional cardiologists specialize in catheter-based methods to treat coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease and structural heart disease. We can offer our patients comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. During and after your procedure, we prioritize your comfort.

Weill Cornell Medicine partners with NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the top hospital systems in New York City and the U.S.

Conditions We Treat

Our team of renowned interventional cardiologists offer procedures to diagnose and treat:

●      Obstructive coronary artery disease 

●      Stenotic valve disease and mitral valve disease 

●      Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 

●      Peripheral artery disease, including obstructive carotid artery disease