What is a full time structural interventional cardiologist?

A Full Time Structural Interventional Cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and defects of the heart's structure—such as valves, walls, and chambers—using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. They work full time in hospitals or specialized cardiac centers, performing interventions like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and repairing congenital heart defects. These specialists collaborate with other cardiologists and heart surgeons to provide comprehensive cardiac care, often helping patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery.