Interventional cardiology refers to the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions using catheter-based procedures and other advanced techniques, often without the need for open surgery. These services are used to evaluate symptoms, identify blockages or other cardiovascular problems and guide treatment that helps restore blood flow and improve heart function. Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates provides advanced interventional cardiology care for patients with both common and complex cardiovascular concerns.
Some of the most common interventional cardiology conditions we treat include:
- Angina
- Chest pain
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Lipid disorders (cholesterol)
Interventional cardiology diagnosis and treatment
When you come to Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates for interventional cardiology care, our team works to create an accurate diagnosis through a careful physical assessment, detailed health history and appropriate cardiovascular testing. Depending on your symptoms and condition, this may include catheterizations, coronary calcium scan testing, pharmacological stress testing, treadmill testing, resting and stress testing echocardiograms, stress myocardial perfusion scans, vascular ultrasound, carotid ultrasounds, abdominal aorta screening and other relevant testing. Once we determine the cause of your symptoms and assess your cardiovascular risk, we partner with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our team partners with you and your loved ones to create a treatment plan for your cardiovascular condition that prioritizes prevention, early detection and minimally invasive treatment whenever possible.
Advanced interventional cardiology treatments
Sometimes, more advanced procedures are needed to diagnose or treat heart and vascular disease. Our team of doctors and support staff is experienced in providing the latest interventional cardiology services to help improve blood flow, guide treatment decisions and support better heart health.
Some of the procedures and services we offer include:
- Catheterizations — minimally invasive procedures used to diagnose and evaluate heart and vascular disease
- Coronary calcium scan — imaging used to help assess plaque buildup and cardiovascular risk
- Pharmacological stress testing — medication-based stress testing for patients who are unable to exercise adequately
- Resting and stress testing echocardiograms — ultrasound-based testing used to assess heart function at rest and under stress
- Stress myocardial perfusion scan — imaging used to evaluate blood flow to the heart muscle
- TAVR — a catheter-based treatment option for certain patients with aortic valve disease
- Vascular ultrasound — imaging used to evaluate blood flow and vascular health
Vein ablations and sclerotherapy — treatments used to address certain vein-related conditions
In addition to advanced procedures, our interventional cardiology services also include prevention-focused testing and support, such as cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, C reactive protein, lipoprotein(a), sleep apnea studies, stress tests, echocardiograms, CardioSmart resources and a free heart health assessment. These tools can help identify risk factors early and support a more complete approach to cardiovascular care.
At Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, our team believes your lasting heart health is important. With experienced providers and convenient locations across the region, it’s easy to get connected with an expert and get on the path to living your best life. Call now: (303) 750-0822