What is a structural heart interventional cardiologist?

A Structural Heart Interventional Cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating structural heart diseases using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. These specialists focus on conditions involving the heart's valves, walls, and chambers, such as aortic stenosis or atrial septal defects. They perform advanced interventions like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), MitraClip procedures, and closure of congenital heart defects. Their expertise combines cardiology, interventional techniques, and imaging to provide alternatives to open-heart surgery for eligible patients.