Interventional Cardiology is a dynamic subspecialty of cardiovascular medicine that focuses on catheter-based, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart and vascular conditions. It plays a central role in managing coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, congenital heart defects, and peripheral vascular disease. Common interventions include percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), balloon angioplasty, stent placement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and closure of septal defects. Guided by advanced imaging techniques such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT), interventional cardiology emphasizes precision, reduced recovery time, and improved patient outcomes. Ongoing innovations include drug-eluting stents, biodegradable scaffolds, robotic-assisted procedures, and AI-driven procedural planning. Research continues to refine techniques, enhance safety, and expand access to life-saving therapies, making interventional cardiology a cornerstone of modern cardiac care.
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Revision & Editorial Decision Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments. A final editorial decision is made after the required review and revision stages are completed. |
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| English | Publication Language |
| Single-Blind | Peer-Review Model |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate |
| <18% | Similarity Screening Guideline |
| Open Access | Access Model |
All manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and originality screening as part of the journal's evaluation process. The acceptance rate shown is based on journal-level editorial data and may change over time. Similarity reports are assessed editorially and are not interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.