INVAMED BLOG
The latest insights, innovations, and perspectives from the world of medical technology.
Stainless steel vs cobalt chromium stent platforms compared: alloy properties, strut design tradeoffs, and how physicians weigh each option.
General FAQ on recovery after coronary angioplasty covering activity, follow-up, and when to call a doctor. Always follow your care team's guidance.
Common questions about stent thrombosis and why physicians prescribe antiplatelet therapy after coronary stenting, explained for patients.
Learn how to read a coronary angiogram, including how stenosis percentage is measured and how coronary anatomy appears on the images.
How to plan a cath lab device portfolio: balancing cath lab procurement, inventory needs, and interventional cardiology supplies coverage.
Radial vs femoral access in PCI compared: access-site complication considerations, recovery, and when each approach is generally used.
How rotational atherectomy coronary treatment prepares heavily calcified vessels for balloon dilation and stent delivery.
IVUS OCT PCI imaging helps guide stent sizing and placement during angioplasty. Learn how these tools assess vessel size, plaque, and stent apposition.
Small vessel coronary disease presents unique stenting challenges, including higher restenosis rates and deliverability considerations for narrow arteries.
What daily life looks like after stent placement, covering activity, medication adherence, cardiac rehab, and precautions patients commonly ask about.
Learn about in-stent restenosis symptoms, why re-narrowing happens after PCI, and how physicians monitor patients over time.
Understand the CTO wire escalation strategy concept in chronic total occlusion crossing, from workhorse wires to stiffer, specialized options. Read more.