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Peachstate Advanced Cardiac and Endovascular: Se ing the PACE for saving lives and limbs BY JILL WHITELY
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PEACHSTATE ADVANCED CARDIAC AND ENDOVASCULAR
Dr. Oghenerukevwe Odiete
lthough Dr. Oghenerukevwe Odiete, MD, FACC, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist with nearly 12 years of experience, he sometimes describes himself as “a glorified plumber.” “I like blood flow. I work not just with the heart, but with the entire vascular system- all the veins and arteries ranging out from the heart to the brain to the toes. Preventative care is important to keep them free of blockages before major intervention is required.” A recent transplant from LaGrange, GA, Dr. Odiete opened his practice, Peachstate Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular, in Newnan in July to provide the Coweta County area with a Center for Heart and Amputation Prevention (CHAMP). While most cardiologists simply focus on the heart and related issues, Dr. Odiete takes a more holistic
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approach, working to create public awareness on cardiovascular disease with a focus on treating the lower limbs and providing non-traumatic amputations related to vascular disease: “I'm kind of a one-stop shop. I focus heavily on amputation prevention by treating diabetes, hypertension, peripheral artery disease, and working with wound care experts.” “The amputation rate in Troup County was very high, especially among patients with diabetes. I assume those patients have peripheral artery disease unless I can prove otherwise. Decreased blood flow can cause peripheral neuropathy. All too often when these patients have non-healing wounds, the plan is to amputate first, and ask questions later. It’s so important for cardiologists and vascular surgeons to understand the inner workings of diabetes.” Early detection and intervention isn’t just essential in amputation prevention. “There are so many PACE . 8
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