Interventional Scenario of Cardiology in Uttar Pradesh for 2022–2024 – Insights from Mid-term Intervention Council Meet of Cardiological Society of India, Uttar Pradesh State Chapter

Background: Uttar Pradesh, being the largest populated state, contributes significantly to the total burden of cardiovascular diseases in India. Nevertheless, due to the paucity of resources and operational quantification appertaining to the interventional cardiological arena in the state, we sought to address the problem by reporting the contemporaneous infrastructure and spectrum of procedures being performed. Methods: Pro forma-based qualitative and quantitative data about interventional cardiology were collected retrospectively through offline and/or digital modes for two calendar years (2022–2023). Modes of data reception involved online reporting (38%), industry-sourced (41%), and through interpersonal engagements (21%). Results: In 224 cath labs spread across Uttar Pradesh, 302 cardiologists offered consulting and operative services during 2022–2023. The total number of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) performed in 2022 and 2023 was 46,370 and 52,655, respectively, out of which 18% were primary PCIs. 76,268 and 80,382 coronary stents were deployed in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Among various structural heart interventions performed in 2023, balloon mitral valvotomy ( n = 1465) and congenital defect device closure ( n = 1002) were the commonly performed procedures. Overall, 4234 and 7186 pacemakers were implanted in 2022 and 2023, respectively, of which more than 60% were single-chamber implants. Conclusion: This report symbolizes the growth and development of the interventional cardiovascular care in Uttar Pradesh. Immense potential for pediatric interventions, electrophysiology, and metal-less PCI exists, which remains to be tapped. Existing leadership, with their experience and vision, need to lead the way for early career enthusiasts so that high-quality tertiary cardiovascular care can be ensured for the state population. JOURNAL/jpcsc/04.03/01881846-202505000-00007/figure1/v/2025-09-05T172434Z/r/image-tiff