People suffering from narrowed or semi-blocked arteries in their legs can find themselves in a vicious cycle – not doing any exercise because of the pain it entails, but finding that the lack of activity only exacerbates the condition.
A newly developed implant that sits just under the skin on the leg is intended to dilate and enhance blood flow through those narrowed arteries with ultrasonic waves, allowing crucial oxygen-rich blood to reach the lower limbs and ease the pain.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition that restricts the flow of oxygenated blood from the heart to the legs, causing pain when exercising as the muscles do not receive sufficient oxygen for the motion – a disorder known as claudication.
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MEDX Xelerator is a medical-device-focused incubator and investor operating under the Israel Innovation Authority. MEDX Xelerator CEO Shai Policker and CTO Gal Atarot are both Technion alumni.
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