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Dr. Soojin Kang: Best in Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Soojin Kang

, Seoul, South Korea

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Soojin Kang

There are a number of conditions that are treated by Dr. Soojin Kang as an interventional cardiologist and they are mentioned here.

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Angina
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bradycardia
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Tachycardia
  • Coronary Artery Disease

Structural heart diseases can be resolved through interventional procedures for the person to live a healthy and long life. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. Quality post procedural care is a sign of the patient focused approach by the doctors who ensure that such conditions find the right solution.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Soojin Kang

Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:

  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of breathe
  • Dizziness
  • Chest Pain
  • High Blood Pressure

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. It is important for you to monitor your blood pressure regularly and incase it is high for long periods of time then it could be because of a structural issue. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.

Operating Hours of Dr Soojin Kang

The operating hours of the doctor are between 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Soojin Kang

Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. Soojin Kang performs::

  • EPS & RFA
  • Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)

The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualification

  • 2003-2006, Ulsan University Doctor of Medicine
  • 2001-2003, Ulsan University Master of Medicine
  • 1991-1997, Bachelor of Medicine, Hanyang University

Past Experiences

  • Professor of Cardiology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan Medical University
  • 2013-2014, New York Columbia University Medical Center, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
  • 2012-2018, Associate Professor of Cardiology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan Medical University
  • 2009-2012, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Seoul Asan Hospital, Ulsan Medical University
  • 2007-2009, Ajou University Circulatory Internal Medicine Assistant Professor
  • 2005-2007, Ajou University Circulatory Internal Medicine
  • 2002-2005, Seoul Asan Hospital Heart Medicine Clinical Instructor (Full-time, Fellow)
  • 1998-2002, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Asan Hospital (Resident)
  • 1997-1998, Seoul Asan Medical Center (Intern)
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Comparison of 1-Year Outcomes of Triple (Aspirin+Clopidogrel+Cilostazol) Versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (Aspirin+Clopidogrel+Placebo) After Implantation of Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents into One or More Coronary Arteries.
  • Comparison of a Simple Angiographic Approach With a Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Taxus and Cardiac Surgery Score-Based Approach for Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting.
  • Coronary CT angiography characteristics of OCT-defined thin-cap fibroatheroma: a section-to-section comparison study.
  • Feasibility of dynamic stress 201Tl/rest 99mTc-tetrofosmin single photon emission computed tomography for quantification of myocardial perfusion reserve in patients with stable coronary artery disease.

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PROCEDURES

  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Angioplasty
  • EPS & RFA
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Soojin Kang have?
Dr. Soojin Kang is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Seoul, South Korea.
Does Dr. Soojin Kang offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Soojin Kang have?
Dr. Soojin Kang is one of the most sought after specialists in South Korea and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

Diagnostic and screening tests are prescribed or performed by interventional cardiologists to find the right solution for your heart condition. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. The doctor can adroitly manage emergency heart conditions such as heart attacks. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Interventional Cardiologist?

Here is the list of tests required before and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Exercise Stress
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography
  • Echocardiogram
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

It is important to get the tests done so that the doctor can decide upon the right treatment for you. If you wish to know how healthy your heart and blood vessels are it makes sense to get them done.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

Eating well, exercising regularly and a balanced lifestyle, no smoking or drinking ensures a healthy heart. Cardiovascular issues or structural defects in your heart can be treated with interventional cardiology techniques. Some heart conditions are treated by interventional cardiologists by non surgical procedures which are base d on using the catheter. In case the usual changes in your diet and lifetsyle do not help then you can visit this specialty of doctor.