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  • 09-04-23

    Turkish Medical Firm Invamed Develops New Stent System for Peripheral Artery Aneurysms

    (MENAFN) Turkish medical company Invamed has announced the development of a new stent system for the treatment of peripheral artery aneurysms. Peripheral aneurysms are balloon-like bulges that form in weakened areas of arteries and are most commonly found in the limbs. While the causes of such aneurysms are unclear, risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and old age.

    According to Invamed, 70 percent of peripheral aneurysms are relatively small and do not cause discomfort in patients. However, pulsing swelling and pain in the arm or leg can serve as signs of an aneurysm, which can lead to complications such as occlusion of the vessel due to clot formation and pressure on surrounding tissues. Diagnostic methods include ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, with surgery being a leading treatment method that requires hospitalization for up to 10 days.

    Invamed's "Stena Peripheral Flow Directing Stent System" is a relatively new and comfortable alternative to surgery, according to the company. The stent system has a self-expanding network structure consisting of alloy wires that are interconnected in 5 layers, enabling it to adapt very well to the aneurysm area and blood flow in the aneurysm sac. This decrease in flow rate causes thrombus formation in the sac, which eventually leads to the shrinking or complete disappearance of the aneurysm.

    The stent system was developed in Invamed's R&D laboratories and produced in the production campus. It is used for the endovascular treatment of patients with a suitable morphology for endovascular repair and unruptured peripheral artery aneurysms in the iliac, visceral, popliteal, and subclavian arteries. These stents are flexible, with high bending capacity and fatigue resistance, adapting to the walls of peripheral arteries.

    In conclusion, Invamed's new stent system offers a promising alternative to surgery for the treatment of peripheral artery aneurysms. The self-expanding network structure of the stent adapts well to the aneurysm area, causing a decrease in flow rate that leads to thrombus formation and the eventual shrinking or disappearance of the aneurysm. With its flexible and fatigue-resistant design, the stent system can adapt to the walls of peripheral arteries, making it a comfortable and effective treatment option for patients.

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