Interventional Cardiology

in Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, Titusville, FL

Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on treating structural and functional heart diseases using minimally invasive catheter-based procedures. Interventional cardiologists are specialists who perform advanced techniques like angioplasty and stenting to restore blood flow and repair heart defects without traditional open-heart surgery.



While no one plans on having heart problems, but if you do you need to find a doctor you can trust. At Complete Cardiology Care we staff Cardiologists that treat patients in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Deltona, Deland, and the surrounding areas.



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What is an Interventional Cardiologist?

An interventional cardiologist is a subspecialist who uses specialized catheter-based techniques to treat structural heart diseases, coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects. These physicians undergo additional years of rigorous training to perform complex, minimally invasive procedures that often serve as alternatives to traditional open-heart surgery.


Unlike general cardiologists who focus on diagnosis and medication management, interventionalists spend much of their time in a cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab). There, they use imaging guidance to navigate thin tubes through the blood vessels to the heart. This allows them to clear blockages, repair or replace heart valves, and close holes in the heart with significantly shorter recovery times for the patient.

What are things that Cardiologists treat?

Interventional cardiologists treat a wide range of structural and vascular conditions using minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques. Some of the common conditions that interventional cardiologists diagnose and manage include:

  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): This is the most common condition treated, where plaque buildup narrows the arteries. Interventionalists perform percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), using balloons and stents to open these blockages and restore blood flow to the heart muscle.


  • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): In emergency settings, these specialists perform primary PCI to quickly open a completely blocked artery, which is critical for limiting heart muscle damage during an active heart attack.


  • Valvular Heart Disease: This involves treating damaged heart valves without open surgery. Procedures include Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for aortic stenosis and Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER), such as the MitraClip, for mitral regurgitation.


  • Structural Heart Defects: These include congenital or acquired "holes" in the heart, such as Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) or Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), which can be closed using specialized occluder devices delivered via catheter.


  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: For patients with excessive thickening of the heart muscle that obstructs blood flow, interventionalists may perform Alcohol Septal Ablation to thin the targeted area of the septum.


  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Similar to coronary work, interventionalists treat blockages in the arteries of the legs, kidneys, or carotid arteries to improve circulation and prevent complications like stroke or limb loss.


  • Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO): These are complete blockages of a coronary artery that have been present for three months or longer. Interventionalists use advanced wiring techniques to bypass or tunnel through these difficult obstructions.



Carotid Artery Stenosis: This is the narrowing of the main arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain. Interventionalists can place stents in these vessels to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke.

It's important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and interventional cardiologists often work in "Heart Teams" alongside cardiac surgeons to determine the best approach for complex cases. Their role is pivotal in providing life-saving treatments that offer faster recovery times, less pain, and smaller incisions compared to traditional surgical methods.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is an Interventional Cardiologist's education and training?

    To become an interventional cardiologist, a physician must complete a rigorous educational path that typically spans 14 to 15 years of post-secondary training. This journey begins with a four-year undergraduate degree followed by four years of medical school to earn an MD or DO. After medical school, the doctor completes a three-year residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a three-year fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease to become a general cardiologist. Finally, they must complete a dedicated one-year Interventional Cardiology fellowship, where they focus exclusively on performing catheter-based procedures like stenting and angioplasty.

  • Why would I need to see an Interventional Cardiologist?

    You might need to see an interventional cardiologist if your doctor suspects a mechanical or structural problem with your heart that requires a physical "fix" rather than just medication. While a general cardiologist manages your overall heart health and diagnosis, an interventionalist is a specialist who performs minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to open blocked arteries, repair or replace heart valves, and close congenital holes in the heart. If you are experiencing severe chest pain (angina), have had an abnormal stress test, or are in the midst of an active heart attack, an interventional cardiologist is the physician who uses specialized imaging to navigate through your blood vessels and restore proper blood flow.


    Furthermore, patients with valvular heart disease who are not ideal candidates for traditional open-heart surgery often see an interventionalist for advanced procedures like TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement). They also provide options for stroke prevention, such as placing a WATCHMAN device for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot safely take long-term blood thinners. Ultimately, you see an interventional cardiologist when your heart condition has progressed to a point where a specialized, non-surgical procedure is the most effective way to improve your quality of life or save heart muscle from permanent damage.

The Plumber For Your Heart

We offer interventional cardiology services for patients in Daytona Beach, FL. We are currently accepting new patients. Complete Cardiology Care staffs Cardiologists, Interventional cardiologist, and Electrophysiologists that serve patients in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Deltona, Deland, and the surround areas.


Our Cardiologists and Electrophysiologist take nearly all insurances. We accept Aetna, AARP Medicare Complete, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, Florida Healthcare, Florida Hospital Care Advantage, Freedom Health, Health First Health, Humana PPO - out of network benefits apply, Medicare, Optimum Healthcare, Railroad Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, VHN, Wellcare.


​We are also a partner with the VA and are proud to serve those who have served our country!


Self pay Cardiologist services are available too! Call and ask for our price list.