Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is using the SMART Radianz stent by Cordis to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. The first procedure was performed on Feb. 8 by Satish Gadi, MD, CIS interventional cardiologist, at Baton Rouge General.
The SMART Radianz stent, which is a part of Cordis’ Radianz Radial Peripheral System™, is the first and only radial length stent FDA-approved for treatment of iliac lesions located in the pelvis. It is also indicated for use in the superficial femoral artery, located at the top of the thigh, and extending proximal popliteal arteries. The Radianz Radial Peripheral System™ is purposely engineered for radial access, which is proven to produce fewer vascular complications and higher patient satisfaction than femoral approaches.
“Now we have this incredible capability to go from your wrist all the way to the toes to treat blockages,” explained Gadi. “The Radianz Smart Stents are designed to be used from the wrist to treat blockages in the legs and present yet another tool to treat peripheral artery disease in a safe, effective, and convenient manner to our patients. Patients can literally get up and walk off the table after a procedure like this.”