INVAMED BLOG
The latest insights, innovations, and perspectives from the world of medical technology.
TemREN Peripheral Atherectomy System from INVAMED: an educational technical overview of its design, specifications, and clinical role in peripheral…
How drug-coated balloons work to reduce restenosis in PAD: the paclitaxel coating mechanism, drug transfer during inflation, and why formulation matters.
Below-the-knee angioplasty explained: why treating tibial arteries differs from larger-vessel PAD procedures and what the walkthrough typically involves.
Why vascular calcification complicates balloon angioplasty and stenting in PAD, and how vessel preparation techniques address calcified lesions.
Learn how covered stent grafts differ from bare stents, when ePTFE-covered devices are used in peripheral arteries, and how exclusion works.
For procurement and clinical teams: how PTA balloon catheters are manufactured, what authorized for the European market specs mean, and questions to ask a supplier.
Understanding femoropopliteal disease: what causes narrowing in the femoral and popliteal arteries and how physicians commonly evaluate it today.
Key procurement questions for evaluating atherectomy systems, including burr sizing, aspiration capability, and guidewire compatibility.
What leg stent recovery time typically looks like, including groin access site care, walking guidance, and when patients generally return to normal activity.
Angioplasty vs stent in peripheral artery disease: a balanced explanation of when balloon angioplasty alone is enough and when provisional stenting is added.
A balanced comparison of intravascular ultrasound and angiography in peripheral arterial disease, covering vessel sizing and dissection detection.
How guidewire tip load, measured in grams, determines whether a wire is used for routine navigation or crossing tough peripheral CTOs.