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Post Coronary Stent Care: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts

Navigating the path to recovery after a cardiac procedure can be overwhelming. With the introduction of coronary stents, many patients have found relief from blocked arteries, but the journey doesn’t end there. Proper post-operative care is crucial to ensure the longevity of the stent and to maintain optimal health. This article delves into the complexity of coronary stents, offering insights into their function and the essentials for post-coronary stent care. What are the Coronary Stents? The arteries that feed the heart are called coronary arteries. Human beings have three main …

Recovery After a Heart Attack and Stents: A Comprehensive Guide

Recovery after a heart attack can vary from person to person, however with proper lifestyle changes and proper medical care, many individuals can live healthily.  After a heart attack, a stent is placed to restore the flow of blood to the heart muscle. This process happens right away allowing immediate restoration of blood flow. A stent also prevents recurrent blockages. The stent keeps the artery open, reducing the risk of the artery re-blocking with plaque. This is one of the most important effects in recovery after a heart attack because […]

How long to monitor a stent after placement?

Introduction There are several compelling rationales for the post-placement monitoring of a stent, all of which are fundamentally centered on ensuring patient safety. The recommended follow-up of patient care, as described in the National Medical Journal, includes a series of ambulatory tests that take place within one week as the post-interventional follow-up procedure. These tests include: Physical examination (particularly of the heart, lungs, and puncture site) 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at rest Blood pressure measurement Routine laboratory tests (electrolytes, complete blood count, liver, and renal function) Foremost, among these considerations is …

Symptoms of a stent failure – Key Insights

Published 21 September 2023 Reviewed by: Oriol Rodriguez, MD Interventional Cardiology What are stents? Stents are a widely used medical device used in modern medicine and have revolutionized the treatment of various cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular conditions. The stent purpose is most common in the cardiovascular system, notably in the coronary arteries. Coronary stents re-open and support blocked arteries during an angioplasty to help improve blood flow to the heart muscle and reduce the risk of a heart attack. After its implantation, monitoring the stent is essential to the patient’s health, …

NIMBLE Diagnostics CTO Susana Amorós: Leader of Innovation

NIMBLE Diagnostics has a strong collection of leaders steering its development and innovation as its technology succeeds expectations. Their CTO, Susana Amorós, sat down to discuss what brought her to the project, the next steps, and the inspiration that brought her to change lives. Amorós began her studies at UPC studying telecommunications engineering. However, during her last year, she discovered her passion — working in the medical sector of her field. With her degree, she would be able to aid in the design, testing, and manufacturing of medical equipment. Understanding …
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NIMBLE Diagnostics: DayOne Innovation Summit

DayOne Innovation Summit 4FYN hosted by Fundacion la Caixa in Barcelona, Spain. At this conference, innovation and technology were celebrated in a gathering of ingenious companies aiming to change the world through technology and new ideas. Congratulations to Sycai Medical on their award, and we look forward to continuing to develop and change lives. …
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NIMBLE Diagnostics Closed Funding of Over 1 million Euros

Awarded 1.000.000 Euros NIMBLE Diagnostics’ funding has shown immense success. NIMBLE Diagnostics has successfully closed a funding round led by Grow Venture Partners together with Namarel Ventures and Inveniam Group. They have secured over 1 million euros to continue their mission of saving lives through preventative care. NIMBLE Diagnostics is a spin-off company of experts in the cardiology field of Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) – BarcelonaTech and the Universitat de Barcelona. They are all working together to create a medical technology device, the first of …
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NIMBLE Diagnostics Innovation: Healthcare Investment Forum

NIMBLE Diagnostics presents at the Healthcare Investment Forum NIMBLE Diagnostics’ innovation was presented once more at another medical conference highlighting new technology in the medical field. At the 31st Barcelona Healthcare Investment Forum organized by Biocat, Barcelona Medical Association (COMB), Barcelona-Activa-Barcelona City Council, and ESADE-BAN. NIMBLE Diagnostics was one of the eight companies chosen to present and represent innovation in present-day medicine. …