Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) interventional cardiologists Drs. Satish Gadi and Amit Patel are the first in the United States to perform a radial to peripheral procedure with Angiodynamics Auryon Laser Atherectomy System in a hospital setting to treat peripheral artery disease in the legs. The procedure took place on Feb. 21 at Baton Rouge General Health.
A radial to peripheral procedure is an interventional procedure which goes through the wrist as opposed to the groin to get to the legs. The result is increased comfort to the patient, less bleeding, lower risk of complications, and a faster recovery and discharge. The Auryon Atherectomy System by Angiodynamics, Inc. uses laser technology to deliver powerful treatment for peripheral artery lesions and occlusions in the legs. It is the first laser atherectomy system to efficiently treat lesions of any type, severity, length, or location (above and below the knee), with minimal impact on vessel walls. It is the only system capable of delivering short, high-powered pulsed-laser energy to effectively treat peripheral artery disease while preserving the vessel wall.
“The Auryon Radial Laser catheter is a great leap forward in advancement of the Radial revolution in PAD treatment,” said Gadi.