Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
A 1-year advanced fellowship offering hands-on training in interventional cardiology procedures. Designed for MD physicians, the program equips fellows with practical skills in performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular interventions safely and effectively.
Overview
This fellowship focuses on developing expertise in invasive cardiology. Fellows learn patient selection, procedural planning, risk assessment, complication management, and interpretation of interventional outcomes. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice and prepares physicians for independent clinical practice in interventional cardiology.
Fellow should have understanding of indications, risks, and benefits of invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in cardiovascular disease
Be clinically experienced in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic ischemic heart disease and valvular disease
Acquire knowledge in selecting appropriate treatment modality in patients with coronary artery disease
Acquire knowledge in planning percutaneous coronary intervention
To know indication and contra indications of coronary and peripheral interventions
Fellows gain expertise from fundamentals to advanced practices—covering patient evaluation, diagnostic imaging, invasive techniques, risk management, and novel therapies—developing strong clinical and procedural skills for specialized cardiology practice and research.
Core Curriculum
Section
Topics Covered
Basic Science
Cardiac, vascular & coronary anatomy (variants, congenital). Circulatory & myocardial physiology. Coronary lesion classification, FFR, collateral circulation. Vascular biology (plaque, restenosis, graft atherosclerosis). Haematology (platelets, clotting, fibrinolysis).
Pharmacology
Vasoactive drugs, antiplatelets, thrombolytics, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, inotropes, sedatives. Contrast agents (renal/allergy precautions). Secondary prevention: HTN, dyslipidemia, diabetes, smoking.
Imaging
Radiation safety. Angiography & intravascular ultrasound. Cardiac CT & non-invasive imaging. Digital archiving & telecommunication.
Indications & Patient Selection
Elective & urgent catheterisation (ischemic/valvular disease, acute MI). Surgical vs PCI decision-making. Mechanical support (IABP). Revascularisation criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 1 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- MD. Medicine or MD Chest Medicine or MD Anesthesia or MD Emergency Medicine recognised by NMC.
- Duration:
- 1 year
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
