Interventional Cardiologist in Dubai
Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling is a German board-certified interventional cardiologist in Dubai. Interventional cardiology uses catheter-based techniques to diagnose and, where appropriate, treat narrowed coronary arteries. This page explains the main procedures and when they may be considered — not every patient requires an invasive procedure.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling, Consultant Cardiologist & Specialist Interventional Cardiology.
Coronary Angiography
Coronary angiography is a catheter-based test that visualises the coronary arteries using contrast and X-ray imaging. It is typically considered when symptoms or non-invasive tests point towards a significant coronary narrowing, helping to define whether further treatment may be beneficial.
PCI & Coronary Stenting
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) opens a narrowed coronary artery from the inside using a balloon, usually followed by placement of a stent. It is performed through the wrist or groin and, in suitable cases, offers an alternative to bypass surgery for relieving symptoms and improving blood flow.
Physiological Assessment & Intracoronary Imaging
Not every narrowing needs a stent. Physiological measurements such as fractional flow reserve (FFR) help assess whether a lesion is actually restricting blood flow, while intracoronary imaging with IVUS or OCT provides a detailed view of the vessel wall to guide and optimise treatment.
- Coronary angiography
- PCI and coronary stenting
- Fractional flow reserve (FFR)
- Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Intravascular lithotripsy for calcified disease
When These Techniques May Be Considered
The choice between medication, PCI or referral for surgery is individual and evidence-based. It depends on symptoms, the pattern of coronary disease, the results of testing and each patient's overall health. The aim is always to recommend the least invasive option that is clinically appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist with additional training in catheter-based procedures used to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions. This includes coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), performed through a small puncture in the wrist or groin rather than open surgery.
- All interventional cardiologists are cardiologists, but they have completed further sub-specialty training in catheter-based (percutaneous) procedures such as coronary angiography, stenting and physiological lesion assessment. A general cardiologist focuses on diagnosis and medical management and refers to an interventional cardiologist when a catheter-based procedure may be appropriate.
- Coronary angiography may be considered when symptoms, ECG changes or non-invasive tests suggest a significant narrowing of the coronary arteries. It is not required for every patient with chest pain. The decision is individual and made after clinical assessment and non-invasive testing.
- A thin catheter is guided to the narrowed segment of a coronary artery. A balloon is inflated to open the narrowing and a stent (a small mesh tube) is placed to keep the vessel open. Intracoronary imaging and physiological measurements may be used to guide the decision and optimise the result.
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