CIS is First in State to Use New Diamondback Exchangeable Series

LAFAYETTE- Dr. Ankur Lodha, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, is the first in the state, and one of the first in the country, to use the Diamondback 360^® Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System Exchangeable Series in a peripheral intervention to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD). The procedure took place in the catheterization lab at Lafayette General Medical Center.

This system goes a step beyond its predecessor by offering different crown sizes with the same handle to treat and accommodate all vessel sizes and multi-level disease cases. Its cartridges also come in different lengths to support a variety of access points, such as femoral, radial or pedal access. Additionally, the GlideAssist® feature enables the crown to spin at a slower speed, reducing friction to facilitate device tracking and provide easier removal of the device.

“With this new system, physicians now have the increased flexibility to treat different size vessels both above and below the knee in a single procedure,” said Dr. Lodha. “This means we can customize the procedure specifically for each patient, offering more patient benefits and resulting in improved outcomes and quality of life.”

PAD affects as many as 20 million Americans and is a circulatory condition in which narrowed and hardened blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs. Risk factors for PAD include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a history of heart disease.

To learn more about CIS or Dr. Lodha, call 337-289-8429 or visit www.cardio.com.

About Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Founded by Dr. Craig Walker in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is a world-leader in preventing, detecting and treating cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. CIS offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program with expert physicians trained in many specialties, including internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, lipid management, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, valve disease and interventional cardiovascular procedures. CIS has earned international acclaim as a pioneer of research, development and education, as well as an innovator in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. With a dedicated team of more than 800 team members, CIS provides comprehensive cardiovascular care at 22 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi, seven of which offer telemedicine services. CIS remains at the forefront of technology, providing the highest-quality, compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 35 years of excellence. For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com. 

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