Dr. Soe Moe Aung

Suppose you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or other symptoms that may indicate blocked arteries or occur soon after a heart attack. Or if your general cardiologist suggests that a procedure is advisable.

While a cardiologist focuses on managing heart problems and general lifestyle changes, an interventional cardiologist performs minimally invasive procedures to treat heart and blood vessel disorders.

Generally, they are safe and have high success rates. However, risk doesn't mean no complications; for example, bleeding, infection, and damage to blood vessels.

As a rule, most individuals recover quickly, usually within a few days, depending on the type of procedure undertaken and the health condition of the individual concerned.

We usually need blood-thinning, cholesterol-lowering, and blood pressure drugs to avoid problems and maintain heart health.

Eat heart-healthy foods; exercise and do not smoke; learn to manage stress; and follow medication schedules to the letter.

After some time, there will be a close set of follow-up visits, which will eventually convert to the routine interval of visits every 3 to 6 months or whenever advised by your physician.