CIS and BRG are First in Louisiana to Use New Generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System

BATON ROUGE, LA – Dr. Garland Green, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in Louisiana to use the new generation Diamondback 360 Precision™ Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) to treat coronary artery blockages. The first procedure took place in the cath lab at Baton Rouge General.

Abbott’s newest coronary orbital atherectomy system, built on the Diamondback 360™ platform, features an improved inner driveshaft that allows precise and safe calcium modification in the coronary arteries. This enhanced feature is designed to deliver better one-to-one treatment motion for smoother, more efficient removal of severe calcium. Diamondback 360 Precision™ is the only atherectomy system with a diamond-coated crown that orbits 360 degrees, specifically designed to target severe calcium for optimal stent delivery, expansion and apposition.

“Calcium buildup in the coronaries, often overlooked, can significantly complicate routine procedures,” explained Dr. Green. “Thankfully, with tools like the Diamondback, we can achieve greater precision and deliver better outcomes for our patients.”