Dr. Young Hak Kim - Popular Interventional Cardiologist

BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Young Hak Kim

There are a number of conditions that are treated by Dr. Young Hak Kim as an interventional cardiologist and they are mentioned here.

Bradycardia
Blocked Arteries
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Coronary Artery Disease
Tachycardia
Atherosclerosis
Angina

It is important to resolve structural heart conditions in a patient and this can be achieved through interventional procedures. Modern technology and world class equipments help the doctor ensure that the right treatment is provided to patients with these issues. The right solution to these conditions must be followed up with the quality post procedural care as a sign of a patient focused approach.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Young Hak Kim

We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:

Chest Pain
High Blood Pressure
Shortness of breathe
Dizziness
Palpitations

Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. 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 Young Hak Kim

Six days a week, 10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Young Hak Kim

The popular interventional cardiology procedures performed by Dr. Young Hak Kim are as follows:

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

For a long time now, interventional cardiologists have used techniques such as placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy to open blocked arteries. 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

Medical Degree, Kyungpook National University
Master’s from University of Ulsan
PhD from Kyungpook National University

Past Experiences

Director - Health Innovation Big Data Center, Asan Institute for Life Sciences and Deputy Director - Medical Information
Chair of Department of Biomedical Informatics - Asan Medical Center
Professor University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea

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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

Fellowship Training at Asan Medical Center
Fellowship Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Columbia University, NY.

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

T-Net: Encoder-Decoder in Encoder-Decoder architecture for the main vessel segmentation in coronary angiography
Segmentation of the main vessel of the left anterior descending artery using selective feature mapping in coronary angiography
Impact of Subtended Myocardial Mass Assessed by Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography-Based Myocardial Segmentation

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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. Young Hak Kim have?

Dr. Young Hak Kim is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Seoul, South Korea.

Does Dr. Young Hak Kim offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

How many years of experience does Dr. Young Hak Kim have?

Dr. Young Hak Kim is one of the most sought after specialists in South Korea and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. The numerous procedures performed by the interventional cardiologists ensure that the structural and cardiovascular heart issues are resolved. When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. You must consult the doctor at once if you are faced with a heart condition otherwise situation may deteriorate further.

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

We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:

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

The right treatment can be decided by the doctor basis the recommended tests and their results. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

When you exercise regularly, eat healthy, do not smoke or drink and keep a balanced lifestyle it leads to a healthy heart. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. 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.