Interventional Cardiology

Interventional cardiologists diagnose and treat a broad range of cardiovascular disorders with symptoms including the following:

Heart Attack

• Burning, aching or tightness in the chest
• Nausea
• Pain that travels down one or both arms
• Jaw pain
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort (feeling of fullness)
• Back pain shortness of breath

Valve Disease

• Heart murmur
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Chest pain
• Dizziness/fainting
• Swollen legs/ankles

Our interventional cardiology team offers diagnosis and treatment for conditions that include the following:

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
• Aneurysms
• Angina (Chest Pain)
• Aortic Stenosis
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Carotid Blockages
• Heart Attack
• Mitral Valve Prolapse
• Renal Artery Disease

Our team performs an average of 600 interventions and 1,600 to 2,000 cardiac catheterizations each year. Our expert interventional cardiologists also perform Intra-arterial thrombectomy (IAT), the minimally invasive retrieval of clots for acute ischemic strokes caused by large vessel blockage (clots). The service offers treatments for conditions that include the following:

• Angioplasty
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Intra-Arterial Thrombectomy (IAT) for stroke intervention
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) (formerly referred to as angioplasty)
• Radial Artery Access
• Stent Procedure
• Watchman Implant^TM

Clinical Trials

Our Heart and Vascular Center team actively participates in clinical trial research. To learn more about a clinical trial related to your medical condition, call us at 215.345.2328.

Post Care

Your Doylestown Health interventional cardiologist and care team create a personalized plan for your recovery and goals depending on your diagnosis and condition.

Many patients with cardiovascular conditions are referred to our Cardiac Rehab program for medically supervised exercise and education. Sessions begin in the hospital and continue on an outpatient basis after discharge.