Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Patient Care

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Provide consultation for OPD, IPD, ICU, and emergency patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and investigations.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure counselling to patients and their families.
• Manage patients with acute coronary syndromes and other cardiac emergencies.

2. Interventional Procedures

• Perform diagnostic coronary angiography.
• Perform percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including coronary angioplasty and stenting.
• Manage complex coronary interventions as per individual expertise and hospital facilities.
• Perform temporary pacing and other catheter-based procedures within the scope of practice.
• Participate in emergency primary PCI services where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate pre-procedure assessment and post-procedure monitoring.

3. Clinical Management

• Interpret ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac biomarkers, and other relevant investigations.
• Manage patients with ischemic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular conditions.
• Coordinate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthetists, emergency physicians, and other specialists when required.
• Provide appropriate referrals for surgical or advanced cardiac interventions.

4. Emergency & Critical Care

• Participate in management of cardiac emergencies and acute coronary syndromes.
• Provide timely intervention in STEMI/emergency cases as per hospital protocols.
• Support the cardiac ICU/CCU team in managing critically ill cardiac patients.
• Participate in on-call and emergency services as per hospital requirements.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and procedure records.
• Ensure informed consent and appropriate documentation before invasive procedures.
• Follow hospital clinical protocols, infection-control practices, and patient-safety standards.
• Comply with applicable medical regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, and accreditation initiatives such as NABH.

6. Team & Hospital Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the cardiology team and other departments.
• Guide and support junior doctors and medical staff.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, CME programs, and academic activities.
• Contribute to development and improvement of cardiac-care protocols and services.
• Support hospital initiatives for improving patient outcomes and service quality.