How are invasive and non-invasive cardiologists different?
Dr. Swisher: Invasive cardiologists perform procedures that can diagnose partial blockages in the coronary arteries, and in some instances they can open up these blockages and improve symptoms. Noninvasive cardiologists perform other, less invasive procedures (echocardiography, stress tests, nuclear imaging, and rhythm monitoring) to diagnose and medically manage coronary artery disease, as well as managing weakened hearts, disorders of the lining around the heart, heart valve problems, and electrical and rhythm disorders of the heart.
