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Role & responsibilities 1. Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis Assess patients with suspected or known heart diseases (e.g., coronary artery disease, valvular disorders) Interpret diagnostic tests such as ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, CT angiography, and cardiac biomarkers Identify candidates for interventional procedures 2. Interventional Procedures Perform catheter-based procedures, including:Coronary angiography Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) / angioplasty with stent placement Balloon valvotomy/valvuloplasty Device closures (ASD, VSD, PDA) Peripheral vascular interventions Manage emergency interventions such as primary PCI in acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3. Pre-Procedure Planning Evaluate patient history, comorbidities, and procedural risks Obtain informed consent and explain risks/benefits Coordinate with anesthesiology, critical care, and nursing teams 4. Post-Procedure Care Monitor patients in ICU/CCU for complications Manage medications such as antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and statins Plan discharge and follow-up care 5. Cardiac Emergency Management Handle acute cardiac emergencies including:Heart attacks (STEMI/NSTEMI) Cardiogenic shock Arrhythmias requiring urgent intervention Be part of rapid response or code blue teams 6. Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care Work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and physicians Participate in heart team discussions for complex cases (e.g., CABG vs PCI decisions) 7. Cath Lab Management Ensure proper functioning of catheterization lab equipment Maintain quality, safety, and infection control protocols Adhere to radiation safety standards 8. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate procedural records and clinical documentation Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, legal standards, and accreditation (e.g., NABH) 9. Teaching & Training Train junior doctors, residents, and cath lab staff Participate in CMEs, conferences, and academic activities 10. Research & Quality Improvement Engage in clinical research and trials Track outcomes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives Implement evidence-based practices 11. Patient Education & Preventive Cardiology Counsel patients on lifestyle modification, risk factor control (diabetes, hypertension, smoking) Promote preventive cardiology programs Key Skills & Competencies High procedural expertise and hand-eye coordination Strong clinical judgment and decision-making Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations Communication and teamwork skills Procedural success rate and complication rates Door-to-balloon time in STEMI cases Patient outcomes and mortality rates Cath lab utilization efficiency Compliance with NABH quality indicators and documentation standards #J-18808-Ljbffr