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Interventional Cardiology

Minimally invasive coronary procedures — angiography, stenting, and 24/7 heart attack care — performed by specialist interventional cardiologists without open-chest surgery.

About Department

Interventional Cardiology at PB Health is a dedicated, high-acuity service focused on catheter-based diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. We use thin, flexible catheters — introduced through a small puncture in the wrist (radial artery) or, where necessary, the groin (femoral artery) — to access the coronary circulation without open-heart surgery.

Clinical Focus Areas

  • Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) – major heart attack
  • Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) – partial blockage heart attack
  • Unstable angina – chest pain at rest
  • Stable coronary artery disease with large blockages
  • Post-heart attack residual blockage treatment
  • In-stent restenosis (re-blockage of a previous stent)
  • Calcified coronary arteries requiring atherectomy

What To Expect in Interventional Cardiology

For elective cases, arrive fasting (no solid food for 6 hours; clear fluids permitted up to 2 hours beforehand). An intravenous cannula is placed. You will meet your interventional cardiologist, who will review your imaging, explain what is planned, and take written, informed consent. Blood thinning medications (antiplatelet agents) are loaded before the procedure to reduce the risk of clot formation during stenting.

Interventional Cardiac Services & Procedures

Coronary Angiogram

Coronary Angiogram – Contrast dye + X-ray to map all coronary arteries

Left Heart Catheterisation

Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) – Wire-based pressure measurement to decide if stenting is necessary

Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)

Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) – A stent that slowly releases medication to prevent re-blockage

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Post-dilatation – High-pressure balloon to fully expand a stent

Angioplasty (PTCA)

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

Bare Metal Stent (BMS)

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

Drug-Eluting Stent (DES)

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

Atherectomy

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

Thrombectomy

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

Post-dilatation

Primary PCI – Stenting without prior clot-dissolving medication (superior outcomes)

The PB Health Advantage in Treatment & Care

24/7/365 cath lab readiness for heart attacks

Have you had chest pain or had a Heart Attack?

Our interventional team is available 24/7. If you are having chest pain, shortness of breath, or sweating, do not wait. Call now or visit our emergency department immediately.

FAQs

You need a stent if you have a large blockage (>70%) causing chest pain, shortness of breath, or a heart attack. Your cardiologist will confirm with angiography.