The Disease
A Road Block to Moving Forward
The incidence of diabetes and obesity is rising worldwide. These are leading factors contributing to atherosclerosis (blocked arteries) which can cause heart attack, stroke, and limb loss.
Current treatments to restore blood flow and patient quality of life remain inadequate.
Evolving Complexity
Long, occluded, and heavily calcified lesions are becoming the norm.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the buildup of plaque in the leg arteries, leading to limited blood flow and reduced quality of life. If left untreated the disease can progress to Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) which can lead to gangrene and amputation.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the buildup of plaque in the leg arteries, leading to limited blood flow and reduced quality of life. If left untreated the disease can progress to Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) which can lead to gangrene and amputation.
SOFT PLAQUE
Beginning stages
BUILD-UP
Limited Blood-Flow
HARD CALCIFIED PLAQUE
As plaque hardens, it becomes more difficult to open arteries without causing damage.
Endovascular specialists face challenges due to inadequate treatment options
Acute Procedural Challenges
- Ineffective lumen gain
- Arterial injury
- Elastic recoil
Long-term Challenges
- Repeat interventions
- Higher cost
- Diminished quality of life
PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS DESERVE BETTER
Break Through the Challenges
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