Dr. Mahesh Anantha (pictured above), interventional cardiologist at White River Health (WRH), recently hosted a presentation discussing the importance of disease awareness and prevention at a Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) awareness meeting.
The meeting was held at the River & Sandbar in Batesville on Sept. 30. Over 51 healthcare professionals, including Dr. Chris Steel, WRH interim president and CEO, attended. Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical sponsored the event.
September was PAD Awareness Month. PAD refers to blockages in leg arteries that lead to leg pain and, in advanced stages, wounds and ulcers that eventually require amputation. Dr. Anantha noted in his presentation that PAD can further develop into Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) or Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI). Both conditions are linked to negative long-term outcomes and high mortality rates.
“The goal of the meeting was to enhance awareness of the signs and symptoms of PAD among the healthcare community and promote screenings to prevent further disease complications and amputations,” said Anantha.
During his presentation, Dr. Anantha discussed the burden of PAD in healthcare, ways to recognize symptoms and further diagnostic tools, controlling cardiovascular risks in patients, knowing treatment options, and promoting collaborative care. Anantha emphasized that treating PAD relies on the collaboration of multiple healthcare professionals for each patient, including primary care, surgical, and cardiovascular teams.
Dr. Anantha completed his medical residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb., where he served as the chief resident. He completed research training at the Mayo Clinic and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dr Anantha also completed interventional cardiology fellowships at Yale University and the University of Arizona.
WRH Cardiology is located at 16 Hospital Circle, Suite A, in Batesville. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every-other Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic can be reached at (870) 793-7519. Appointments are also available at Stone County Medical Center (SCMC).
Image provided by White River Health
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