ICT in cardiology stands for "Interventional Cardiology Technology".
This specialized field focuses on minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions.
Interventional cardiologists utilize advanced imaging techniques and tools to perform procedures like:
- Angioplasty: Widening narrowed or blocked arteries
- Stenting: Placing a small mesh tube to keep arteries open
- Valve repair/replacement: Repairing or replacing damaged heart valves
- Ablation: Destroying abnormal heart tissue causing irregular heartbeats
ICT plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and quality of life by offering less invasive alternatives to traditional open-heart surgery.
