Editor's letter

Welcome to the latest issue of the Medical Technology magazine 

The field of Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), a medical procedure that uses ultrasound shockwaves to break down calcified plaque in arteries, particularly those in the coronary arteries or peripheral arteries, is generating increasing levels of interest.

This month's cover feature looks at the clinical promise IVL holds beyond the financial buzz it has generated in recent times.

This issue also features analyst comment on the impact Trump's tariffs are having on the medical device industry, with companies moving to stockpile equipment in certain areas.

Don't miss our two interviews out of Biomed 2025, which recently took place in Tel Aviv, Israel with each featuring insight into how the bioconvergence and neuromodulation markets are continuing to develop globally.

All this and the latest medtech industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData.

Ross Law, deputy editor