Cardiology Research

Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Disease

Interventional cardiology focuses on minimally invasive procedures to treat structural and ischemic heart diseases, reducing the need for open-heart surgery. Techniques such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and mitral valve repair are revolutionizing patient care. Advances in imaging guidance, including intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography, enhance procedural precision. New-generation stents, bioresorbable scaffolds, and drug-eluting technologies improve outcomes and reduce complications. Structural heart interventions address congenital anomalies, valvular diseases, and heart failure, emphasizing patient-specific solutions. Integration of robotics and AI enables automated navigation, improved accuracy, and reduced procedural time. Research explores hybrid approaches combining catheter-based interventions with regenerative therapies for myocardial restoration. Long-term follow-up studies focus on durability, patient safety, and functional recovery. This field exemplifies the synergy between engineering, material science, and cardiology, offering effective, minimally invasive solutions for complex cardiovascular conditions and improving survival and quality of life.