Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Cardiovascular Institute of the South Expert cardiologists treating all forms of vascular disease

10/29/2025

High blood pressure doesn’t just strain your heart - it also damages the delicate vessels in your brain, setting the stage for stroke. 🧠
Stroke is the #2 leading cause of death in the United States, but it’s largely preventable with good blood pressure control.
This , know the signs, control your numbers, and protect your heart and brain. ❤️
🎧 Clip from our podcast: The Connection Between Hypertension and Stroke. Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/AyKrH_5sDLQ?si=nZww9kZDSqFRBB6U

Congratulations to our team at CIS in Zachary on reaching the milestone of 1,000 cardiac PET-CT scans! We are grateful t...
10/28/2025

Congratulations to our team at CIS in Zachary on reaching the milestone of 1,000 cardiac PET-CT scans! We are grateful to our patients for trusting us with their care and to our dedicated team for carrying out our mission to provide our patients the highest quality cardiovascular care available.

A PET-CT scan is a state-of-the-art imaging test that gives physicians a highly detailed look at your heart. It combines two powerful technologies - one that shows how well your heart muscle is functioning and another that provides clear, precise images of your heart’s structure - offering a deeper understanding of heart health.

10/24/2025

At just 30 years old, Deeonka Pierson of New Orleans could barely walk for five minutes without pain. What started as tingling in her toes turned into constant, unbearable leg pain that put her life on hold.

After meeting with Dr. Satish Gadi, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Prairieville and Baton Rouge, Deeonka learned the real cause - chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which the veins in the legs cannot properly return blood to the heart.

Through a series of minimally invasive vein procedures, Dr. Gadi restored healthy circulation and helped Deeonka find lasting relief.

“Two days after, I noticed I could walk long distances without pain,” Deeonka says. “Before, I couldn’t walk five minutes without hurting. I feel good now - I can actually walk without pain.”

You could have vein disease and not even know it. Visit cardio.com to schedule your appointment today.

Read more about Deeonka's story here: https://www.cardio.com/blog/overcoming-leg-pain-that-put-life-on-hold-deeonkas-story/

10/22/2025

❤ New Podcast Alert!
Learn about vein disease as Dr. Scott Joransen, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, breaks down its causes, symptoms, and risk factors - and how early treatment can make all the difference.
The Cardiovascular Pulse is available wherever you listen to podcasts!
https://www.cardio.com/the-cardiovascular-pulse/

10/21/2025

Did you know that 15% of people have vein disease - and most don’t even know it until symptoms become severe?
From leg pain and swelling to spider veins, varicose veins, or sores that won’t heal, your legs may be trying to tell you something more.

Tune in tomorrow for Season 2, Episode 3 of The Cardiovascular Pulse Podcast as Dr. Scott Joransen, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Meridian, explains what vein disease is, what causes it, and how to recognize the warning signs early.

🎙️ The Cardiovascular Pulse is available wherever you listen to podcasts!

🤠 Galloping into memories together! Family, laughter, and a day full of fun made this past weekend’s CIS Family Day one ...
10/20/2025

🤠 Galloping into memories together! Family, laughter, and a day full of fun made this past weekend’s CIS Family Day one for the books. Thanks for riding along with us!

Thank you to our vendors!
Vinyl Products LLC
Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse- Houma, La
Southern Girl Balloons
Frank and Tammy's Magic Show
Let's FACE it
Greyson's Events & Entertainment
Pony Tales
Dat Ice Cream
Lake End Park Campground

10/17/2025

For more than a decade, painful swelling and bulging veins made it hard for Alfred Sylvester III of Houma, Louisiana, to even walk. What he didn’t know was that the real problem was vein disease. After minimally invasive procedures with Dr. Matthew Finn, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Alfred says it feels like he has “two brand new legs.” His pain is gone, and he’s back to living life with strength and confidence.

You could have vein disease and not even know it. Visit cardio.com to schedule your appointment today.

Read more about Alfred’s story here: https://www.cardio.com/blog/a-new-life-on-his-feet-alfreds-story-of-relief-from-varicose-veins/

For the fourth year in a row, CIS has earned Gold level recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of...
10/14/2025

For the fourth year in a row, CIS has earned Gold level recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of the Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Initiative. This recognition honors CIS for improving quality care through the awareness, detection, and management of high cholesterol by empowering patients with evidence-based strategies and tools. Our data demonstrated exceptional success in ensuring that at-risk patients receive appropriate cholesterol-lowering treatment.

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, yet only half of the 94 million adults with elevated cholesterol are appropriately managing their condition. Learn more: https://www.cardio.com/news/cis-receives-dual-gold-awards-for-excellence-in-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol-management/

For the seventh year in a row, CIS has earned Gold Plus recognition as part of the Target: BP™ initiative - a national c...
10/13/2025

For the seventh year in a row, CIS has earned Gold Plus recognition as part of the Target: BP™ initiative - a national collaboration of the American Heart Association and American Medical Association aimed at reducing the number of Americans who suffer from heart attacks and strokes by prioritizing hypertension (high blood pressure) control.

CIS earned this recognition for excellence in blood pressure management, with controlled blood pressure in more than 85% of hypertensive adult patients in Louisiana and 86% in Mississippi - well above the target of 70%.

We’re proud to be only one of five facilities in Louisiana and only one of four in Mississippi to receive this distinction!
Learn more: https://www.cardio.com/news/cis-receives-dual-gold-awards-for-excellence-in-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol-management/

We had such a great CIS Family Day with our Meridian team! A day full of smiles, great food, and family fun at Lazy Acre...
10/13/2025

We had such a great CIS Family Day with our Meridian team! A day full of smiles, great food, and family fun at Lazy Acres Farm Fun!

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/

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