Cardiovascular Institute of the South

10/10/2025

Watch Dr. Shashi Gavini, cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, explain why preventative cardiovascular care is so important - from understanding risk factors and recognizing warning signs to protecting your heart and knowing when to see a cardiologist, especially for women. 💗

10/10/2025

At just 39 years old, Anissa McKay of Houma, Louisiana, feared she was heading down the same path as her father, who lost his leg to vein disease. What began as a sore that wouldn’t heal worsened into painful ulcers, along with bone-deep leg pain and heaviness that made even everyday life difficult. What she didn’t know was the true cause - May-Thurner Syndrome along with venous disease.

After a series of minimally invasive procedures with Dr. Pradeep Nair, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Gray, and Zachary, Louisiana, Anissa’s ulcers finally healed and her pain disappeared, allowing her to enjoy life again.

You could have vein disease and not even know it. Visit Cardio.com to schedule your appointment today.
Read more about Anissa’s journey here: https://www.cardio.com/blog/breaking-the-cycle-of-vein-disease-anissas-story/

09/30/2025

Voting is now open for the Mississippi Business Journal's Best of the Best! ❤ CIS in Meridian would be honored to receive your vote. Thank you for trusting us with your cardiovascular health - it is the greatest recognition of all!

IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR THE 2025 BEST OF THE BEST!!

Click Here: https://form.jotform.com/252534706714154

09/29/2025

Today is World Heart Day! An important reminder to prioritize your heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., surpassing all cancers combined. In Louisiana, where obesity and diabetes rates are higher than average, the risk for heart disease is even greater. Take control of your heart health by knowing your risk factors and staying proactive with regular cardiology checkups.

Learn 7 habits that harm your heart and get simple tips to build a healthier lifestyle from CIS. Take the first step toward better heart health today.

09/26/2025

September is Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness (PAD)! PAD affects more than 8 million Americans over the age of 40. Up to 40% of individuals with PAD have no symptoms. Left untreated, PAD can lead to leg ulcers, foot ulcers or limb loss.

Our wound care team and the team at Cardiovascular Institute of the South is raising awareness using one simple tool, a white sock, to symbolize those who have received an amputation due to PAD. Early detection of PAD is key to reducing the risk of a chronic wound.

For more information about reducing your risk, call CIS at (985) 876-0300. For more information about wound treatment at Terrebonne General Health System Wound & Hyperbaric Clinic, call 985.873.4176 today!

09/26/2025

We’re honored to receive the Acadiana’s Choice Gold Award for Best Cardiology Practice for the second year in a row!
Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support us. We’re proud to serve Acadiana! ❤️

09/22/2025

High cholesterol doesn’t just threaten your heart - it can block arteries throughout your body. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, restricts blood flow and raises your risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Learn what causes clogged arteries, how to prevent them, and when it’s time to see a cardiologist.

Understanding clogged arteries causes, signs, and prevention can help you safeguard your health. Learn more with Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

09/20/2025

What a fantastic day at the New Cardiovascular Horizons - NCVH Regional Conference in Lafayette! Congratulations to our chairs, Dr. Craig Walker, Dr. Amit Amin, and Dr. Ankur Lodha, as well as our faculty and sponsors, on a successful and insightful event. Sharing knowledge is essential to advancing care for our patients. Visit www.ncvh.org to view a list of upcoming conferences.

09/16/2025

New Podcast Episode Alert!
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) as CIS interventional cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Nair shares what it is, what causes it, the warning signs, risk factors, and the many ways it can be prevented and treated.
The Cardiovascular Pulse is available wherever you listen to podcasts!
https://www.cardio.com/the-cardiovascular-pulse/

Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Nair breaks down Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - what it is, what causes it, the warning signs, risk factors, and t...

09/15/2025

25 million Americans suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) but not all experience symptoms.
What is PAD? What causes it? Who’s at risk, and how can it be prevented and treated?
Find out tomorrow on Season 2 Episode 2 of The Cardiovascular Pulse Podcast with Dr. Pradeep Nair, Interventional Cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma, Gray, and Zachary, Louisiana!
🎙️ The Cardiovascular Pulse is available wherever you listen to podcasts!

09/15/2025

You don’t have to check every box to be at risk—and you don’t have to check any to have PAD. If any of this sounds like you, it may be time to see a cardiologist and get screened.

09/12/2025

A sore that wouldn’t heal, swollen legs, and sleepless nights left Robert Knighten of Clinton, Louisiana, in constant pain. What he didn’t know was the real problem - his veins. After minimally invasive procedures with Dr. Charles Thompson at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary, Robert’s pain disappeared, and he was back to riding horses, motorcycles, and living life to the fullest.

You could have vein disease and not even know it. Visit Cardio.com to schedule your appointment today.
Read more about Robert's story here: https://www.cardio.com/blog/it-wasnt-just-a-sore-it-was-my-veins-roberts-story/