INVAMED BLOG
The latest insights, innovations, and perspectives from the world of medical technology.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the heart stent procedure, from arrival through recovery, explaining what patients typically experience during PCI.
In-stent restenosis treatment overview: how ISR develops, how it is assessed, and the range of options interventional cardiologists consider.
What is PTCA balloon angioplasty? Learn how the procedure widens blocked coronary arteries, in plain language, and why a cardiologist guides every step.
Is stent placement major surgery? Understanding how PCI differs from open-heart surgery, including anesthesia, incisions, and recovery expectations.
Learn the warning signs of angina linked to coronary artery disease, how it differs from a heart attack, and why prompt medical evaluation matters.
A coronary stent graft is a covered stent used to seal coronary perforations during PCI. Learn how this bailout device differs from conventional stents.
A sirolimus eluting stent limits smooth muscle cell growth after angioplasty. Learn how mTOR inhibition and controlled drug release help reduce restenosis.
A cobalt chromium stent platform allows thinner struts while preserving radial strength. Here is why alloy selection shapes coronary stent performance.
Left main PCI addresses disease in a critical coronary artery. Learn how heart teams weigh anatomy, surgical risk, and imaging guidance for treatment.
Guide catheter fundamentals for PCI: how a guiding catheter provides conduit and backup support, plus extension catheters and access adjuncts explained.
Radial vs femoral access for PCI: compare the two catheterization approaches, their general considerations, and how operators choose between them.
InWIRE PTCA guidewire overview: nitinol core, hydrophilic coating, and tip load range engineered for coronary access. See specs and request information.