The interventional cardiologist
Example: The interventional cardiologist performed a complex heart procedure today.
Definition
The interventional cardiologist is a medical specialist who performs minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions, often using catheters and imaging techniques to open blocked arteries or repair heart defects.
Etymology
The term "interventional cardiologist" combines 'interventional,' referring to medical procedures involving instruments or devices entering the body, with 'cardiologist,' a specialist in heart diseases. The word reflects the role of performing targeted heart treatments without open surgery.
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"The interventional cardiologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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