CIS Cardiologists Use New Technique

BATON ROUGE- Cardiologists at Cardiovascular Institute of the South are now utilizing new stand-alone monitors in the catheterization laboratories at Baton Rouge General to more easily perform cardiac catheterization procedures through the left wrist.  Growing literature shows that performing this procedure through the left wrist instead of the right wrist results in a greater success rate and less risk for the patient.

    Interventional cardiologists at CIS in Baton Rouge are among a handful of physicians in the country performing transradial catheterizations, which go through the wrist instead of the groin to gain access to the arteries that lead to the heart.  Less than 2 percent of heart catheterizations in the United States are currently performed utilizing this technique, and an even lesser percent are performed through the left wrist.  This is because the radial artery is small and it can be difficult to maneuver the catheter.  Many physicians do not have the proper training or expertise required to perform this type of technique.

    Dr. Satish Gadi, cardiologist at CIS in Baton Rouge, said there are many benefits of using the transradial procedure through the wrist, especially through the left wrist.  “The two main advantages of using the wrist instead of the groin include far greater comfort for the patients and a much lesser chance of bleeding complications,” he explained.  “At CIS, we take it a step further and specialize in accessing arteries in the left wrist instead of the commonly-used right wrist approach due to remarkable procedural advantage.”

    Dr. Amit Patel, also a cardiologist at CIS in Baton Rouge, performs the transradial catheterization procedures as well.

    Benefits of transradial access procedures through the wrist include:

• Easier access, especially in obese patients or patients with peripheral vascular disease
• Virtually no bleeding complications
• No concern about blood thinner medications
• Greater mobility, NO NEED to lie flat for 4-6 hours with pressure applied to the groin
• Earlier discharge, many go home the same day
• Considerably faster recovery

    For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a CIS cardiologist in Baton Rouge, please call 225-308-0247 or toll free 1-855-437-0247.

About CIS

    CIS is one of the most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and circulatory medicine.  With a team of nearly 500 dedicated team members, CIS serves communities throughout Louisiana, as well as national and international patients, at its 13 clinics.  CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care.  This mission has guided the institute for more than 28 years of service to south Louisiana.  For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com

Pictured is Dr. Satish Gadi

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