Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Get to know our newest addition to our team in Zachary, Dr. Manpreet Singh. youtu.be/bD8k8-MiOP4?si…

Learn about Dwayne’s journey with atrial fibrillation and AFib ablation - and why recognizing warning signs early matters. youtu.be/VsfZOMQODMM?si…

After yard work, Alice felt dizzy, lightheaded, and started sweating - signs she couldn’t ignore. Diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation and treated with a minimally invasive MitraClip procedure, she’s back to traveling and living fully. Learn more: youtu.be/0qdPhBkadRA?si…

CIS and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center are celebrating the milestone of reaching their 400th TCAR procedure. Congratulations to Dr. Ankur Lodha, Dr. Antoine Keller, and the entire team on achieving this milestone.

Congratulations to Dr. Shane Prejean for being selected for the Cardiovascular Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. Learn more: cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/healthc…

Dr. Satish Gadi shares lifestyle tips to improve your overall cardiovascular health and well-being, including exercise, movement, and continued guidance on nutrition and food choices. youtu.be/ntsKSF1aoaI?si…

Dr. Satish Gadi dives into what a heart-healthy diet really looks like - and how food, nutrition, and lifestyle impact our overall health. youtu.be/pVbT9DHQ__Y?si…

David Boudreaux had known for years that he had high blood pressure, but he never felt it was fully under control - until he met Dr. Ahmad Jabbar, interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist. Learn more: youtu.be/Uge8Ah78SSM

Carol Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Louisiana, remembers a time when she was under intense stress and experienced heavy palpitations. Learn more about her story and how stress can impact the cardiovascular system. youtu.be/YjOoS-Ovc-o?si…

Throughout Heart Month, our clinics wore red to raise awareness of America’s #1 killer - cardiovascular disease. We are proud to provide our patients the highest quality cardiovascular care available every day. ❤️

In honor of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day this Sunday, Dr. Peter Fail and Dr. Shane Prejean break down structural heart and valve disease - including what it is, common warning signs, and when treatment may be necessary. Watch here: youtu.be/z--K4iqOb4I

Happy Mardi Gras from our entire CIS team! Please note that some of our clinics are closed on Mardi Gras Day. Have a safe and festive holiday! 💜💛💚

Are You Listening to Your Heart? Heart disease can show itself in many ways, sometimes through subtle signs and sometimes with none at all. Your body often sends signals long before a serious condition develops - are you listening?

To ensure the safety of our patients and team, all CIS clinics will open at 9:30 AM on Monday, January 26. Patients with appointments scheduled before 9:30 AM will be contacted to reschedule. Stay warm and be safe!

A first in Acadiana! Congratulations to Dr. Krishna Nagendran for being the first in the region to use the CrossFAST Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery System at Iberia Medical Center for complex coronary and peripheral interventions. Learn more: cardio.com/news/cis-imc-a…

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Finn for being the first in the state to use the AngioSafe Santreva™-ATK Endovascular Revascularization Catheter at Terrebonne General Health System to help restore blood flow in patients with peripheral artery disease. cardio.com/news/cis-and-t…

New Podcast Episode Alert! From caffeine and energy drinks to pre-workout, sleep, stress, and heart murmurs - we’ve got your questions covered. The Cardiovascular Pulse is available wherever you listen to podcasts! youtu.be/IREOftdxJhQ?si…

As we ring in the new year, here are some tips to help you reach your cardiovascular health goals! cardio.com/blog/smart-hea…

We wish you a happy and healthy New Year! In celebration of the New Year, our clinics will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

We performed our first procedure at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, marking the beginning of a new partnership that expands access to specialized heart and vascular services throughout the Bayou Region. Learn more: cardio.com/news/cis-perfo…