Invasive cardiology Warsaw Wola - consultations at OpenMed
Invasive cardiology deals with patients in whom coronary artery disease is suspected or has been diagnosed, as well as people after a heart attack, angioplasty or stent implantation. A consultation may also be needed when the results of previous examinations have to be assessed and a decision made on whether the patient requires further diagnostics or interventional treatment.
At OpenMed Centrum Medyczne Warszawa Wola consultations in the field of invasive cardiology are available for patients who require a specialist assessment of the course of their heart disease and of further management.
Invasive cardiology - what does it cover?
Invasive cardiology is the branch of cardiology that uses minimally invasive procedures performed through the blood vessels. They make it possible to assess the coronary arteries precisely and, in appropriately qualified cases, to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
The most commonly performed procedures include:
- coronary angiography,
- coronary artery angioplasty,
- stent implantation,
- diagnosis of coronary artery narrowing,
- qualification for further interventional treatment.
A consultation with an invasive cardiologist does not automatically mean qualification for a procedure. Its purpose is above all to assess symptoms, medical records and test results, and to establish further management.
Invasive cardiologist at OpenMed Warsaw Wola
Discuss a coronary angiography result, qualification for angioplasty, or further treatment after a heart attack and stent implantation.
When is it worth seeing an invasive cardiologist?
A consultation may be indicated in patients with diagnosed or suspected coronary artery disease, particularly when the following appear:
- chest pain or pressure,
- shortness of breath on exertion,
- reduced exercise tolerance,
- abnormal results of cardiac examinations,
- recurrence of symptoms after previous treatment.
Patients also come to an invasive cardiologist after a heart attack, coronary angiography, angioplasty or stent implantation, as well as people who want a second look at the interventional treatment they have been offered.
Consultation before coronary angiography
Coronary angiography makes it possible to assess the coronary arteries and check whether they contain significant narrowing. However, not every patient with chest pain needs this examination.
During the consultation the doctor analyses symptoms, previous examinations and risk factors, and then assesses whether coronary angiography is indicated and how urgently it should be performed.
Consultation after angioplasty and stent implantation
Further cardiology follow-up is important after interventional treatment. The visit may cover an assessment of current symptoms, of how effective the treatment has been and of the need for further examinations.
The doctor also reviews the medicines being taken, cardiovascular risk factors and any symptoms that might suggest recurrent ischaemia of the heart muscle.
Invasive cardiologist after a heart attack
A patient who has had a heart attack requires further follow-up, even if they feel well after treatment. During the consultation it is possible to discuss the results of coronary angiography and angioplasty, the treatment used and further prevention. Control of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and other factors affecting the risk of another cardiovascular event is also important.
Second opinion before interventional treatment
A consultation may also be helpful when a patient has already been referred for coronary angiography, angioplasty or a cardiac surgery consultation and wants to discuss the proposed management. The doctor can review the medical records, explain the indications for treatment and discuss the possible further options.
How to prepare for the consultation?
It is worth bringing your existing cardiology records to the visit, in particular:
- ECG,
- heart ultrasound,
- Holter ECG,
- exercise test results,
- coronary CT angiography,
- the report or recording of a coronary angiography,
- hospital discharge summaries,
- records following a heart attack or angioplasty,
- a current list of the medicines you take.
Complete documentation makes it easier to assess how the diagnostic process has gone so far and to plan further management.
Cardiology at OpenMed Warsaw Wola
A consultation with an invasive cardiologist can be part of the broader cardiac diagnostics and care available at OpenMed Centrum Medyczne Warszawa Wola.
Depending on the indications, patients can also use:
- cardiology consultations,
- ECG,
- heart ultrasound,
- Holter ECG,
- blood pressure Holter monitoring,
- consultations concerning heart rhythm disorders,
- qualification for further cardiac diagnostics and treatment,
- cardiac surgery consultations.
As a result, a patient with chest pain, an abnormal test result, coronary artery disease or a previous heart attack can begin diagnostics at OpenMed and then, depending on the results, discuss further management with the appropriate specialist.
Invasive cardiology - FAQ
An invasive cardiologist is a cardiologist who also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease using endovascular methods, such as coronary angiography and angioplasty.
Yes. The consultation can serve to assess further treatment, monitor symptoms and discuss the results after angioplasty.
Yes. The doctor can analyse earlier test results and assess whether there are indications for further invasive diagnostics.
No. An invasive cardiologist performs procedures through the blood vessels, whereas a cardiac surgeon carries out surgical treatment of the heart.
Consultations are available at OpenMed Centrum Medyczne Warszawa Wola.