(Batesville, Ark) – Mahesh Anantha, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, 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 September 30^th with over 51 healthcare professionals in attendance, including Dr. Chris Steel, WRH Interim President & CEO. The event was sponsored by Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical.

September is PAD Awareness Month. PAD refers to blockages in leg arteries that leads 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,” stated 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 the treatment of 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, Nebraska, 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 8AM to 4PM and every-other Friday from 8AM to 4PM. The clinic can be reached at (870) 793-7519. Appointments are also available at Stone County Medical Center (SCMC).

White River Health (WRH) is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system serving residents throughout North Central Arkansas. White River Health includes White River Medical Center in Batesville, Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, outpatient facilities, primary care, and specialty physician office practices. WRH is a member of the Premier Alliance, the American Hospital Association, and the Arkansas Hospital Association and licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

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Posted 10/21/2024