INVAMED BLOG
The latest insights, innovations, and perspectives from the world of medical technology.
A balanced comparison of drug-eluting vs bare-metal stents, covering restenosis reduction, antiplatelet duration, and how stent choice evolved.
Coronary stent sizing explained: how diameter and length are measured, why precision matters, and how geographic miss is avoided during PCI.
ATLAS drug-eluting coronary stent overview: cobalt-chromium L605 frame, sirolimus coating, thin struts, and open-cell design for PCI procedures.
A rapid-fire coronary guidewire FAQ covering tip load, coatings, core material, and torque response for interventional teams evaluating PTCA guidewires.
Chest pain after stent placement can have several causes, from normal healing to more serious conditions. Learn what to watch for.
Cobalt-chromium vs stainless steel coronary stents: compare strut thickness, radial strength, and flexibility between these two common stent materials.
A guide to guiding catheter shape families like JL, JR, and EBU, and how shape and size selection affects coronary PCI support.
An overview of CTO guidewire escalation strategy in coronary PCI, from low tip-load wires to stiffer polymer-jacketed wires.
How coronary guidewires work: construction, tip load, coatings, and torque response that determine lesion-crossing performance during PCI procedures.
Stents and MRI compatibility, plus airport metal detectors: what patients commonly ask, explained with practical guidance.
An overview of stent coating technology, including polymer types and drug carriers used in modern drug-eluting coronary stents.
In-stent restenosis explained: learn why treated arteries can renarrow after stenting, contributing factors, and how physicians monitor and manage it.