Vascular Surgery

Low-Frequency Wireless Sensor Could Enable Safer, Real-Time Monitoring of Arteriosclerosis

Cardiology, Vascular Surgery /

Arteriosclerosis, the stiffening and thickening of arterial walls, is a major driver of heart attacks and strokes, but it is difficult to monitor continuously in daily life. Most current diagnostic tools rely on hospital equipment, short snapshots of vascular health, […]

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Belgian Researchers Develop a Safer, More Environmentally-Friendly Thermoplastic Elastomer for Implants

Surgery, Vascular Surgery /

Every year, millions of patients receive implantable medical devices—catheters, pacemaker leads, vascular grafts, and more. These devices often rely on polyurethane (PU), a flexible plastic that’s been the industry standard for decades. But PU has its flaws: it’s made using

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