Structural Heart Disease Intervention

Structural heart disease intervention refers to medical procedures that treat problems with the heart's structure, such as valves or walls separating heart chambers. These issues can affect heart function and lead to serious health problems. In interventional cardiology, minimally invasive techniques, like balloon angioplasty or the placement of stents and valves, are used to repair or replace damaged structures without major surgery. These procedures often involve threading small instruments through blood vessels, allowing for shorter recovery times and less risk compared to traditional surgery, helping patients return to healthier lives.