July 9, 2025
BATON ROUGE – Dr. Satish Gadi, Interventional Cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), became the first in the Capital Region to use the Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. The procedure was performed on July 7 at Baton Rouge General (BRG).
Manufactured by Shockwave, the Javelin™ Peripheral IVL Catheter—part of the Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System—is designed to treat calcified blockages in the peripheral arteries, including the iliac, femoral, popliteal, and infra-popliteal arteries. Using controlled sonic pressure waves, the Javelin catheter gently fractures calcium within the artery wall, helping to restore vessel flexibility and enable successful crossing and treatment. This technology is used prior to balloon angioplasty or stenting to improve outcomes in heavily calcified arteries.
“The Shockwave Javelin catheter is a novel forward intravascular lithotripsy platform designed specifically to enable the treatment of difficult-to-cross calcified blockages in the legs,” said Dr. Gadi. “Such advancements in technology help us deliver world-class care to patients and go a long way toward preserving limbs—and, in turn, saving lives.”
PAD is a condition where arteries in the legs become narrowed reducing blood flow. It can cause leg pain and mobility issues and also increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and limb amputation.
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