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** New Leadership Team at SOT Medical Systems
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SOT Medical Systems announces a change in its management structure effective April 8, 2026.
Karl Glantschnig, founder and long-standing Managing Director, stepped down from his leadership role within the company.

Over the years, Karl has played a central role in establishing Austrian family business SOT Medical Systems as an innovative provider in the field of vascular diagnostics. His contributions have significantly shaped the company’s strategic direction, product development, and international growth. Following his transition, he will remain closely involved with the company as Founder and Scientific Advisor, continuing to contribute his expertise to ongoing scientific and clinical developments.

As part of this transition, Marc Glantschnig and Miguel Marhl will assume joint leadership of SOT Medical Systems as equal Managing Directors. The new management structure reflects a commitment to continuity while supporting the further development of the company’s portfolio and international activities.
DI (FH) Marc Glantschnig (CEO), Karl Glantschnig (Founder & Scientific Advisor), Miguel Marhl, M.A. (CEO)

The leadership change marks the beginning of the next phase in the company’s development. SOT Medical Systems will continue to focus on advancing modern, efficient, and clinically relevant solutions in vascular diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on early detection, standardisation, and integration into routine clinical workflows.

''As the founder of the company, I am delighted to be able to hand over the reins to a dynamic, long-standing duo. I am confident that the high level of customer satisfaction we have achieved so far will not only be maintained but further enhanced, and that SOT Medical Systems will gain even greater recognition in the field of vascular diagnostics.''
Karl GlantschnigFounder & Scientific Advisor

''By strategically combining our strengths in product development and international expansion, we are consistently driving the company’s growth. We are grateful to be able to build upon a solid foundation of 38 years of company history.''
DI (FH) Marc GlantschnigCEO

''I look forward to working with Marc Glantschnig to guide the family business into a new phase of growth. Our goal remains to develop the best vascular diagnostic systems and make them available to as many people as possible.''
Miguel Marhl, M.A.CEO

The transition ensures stability in strategic direction while enabling continued growth and innovation in the global MedTech landscape.

** Pulse Wave Velocity: A Key Indicator of Arterial Stiffness
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Arterial stiffness is increasingly recognized as an important factor in cardiovascular health. As blood vessels lose elasticity over time due to aging or disease, their ability to buffer the pulsatile flow generated by the heart decreases. One of the most established parameters for assessing this change is pulse wave velocity (PWV).

Pulse wave velocity describes the speed at which the pressure wave travels along the arteries. In healthy, elastic vessels, this wave moves relatively slowly. However, as arterial walls become stiffer, the velocity increases. For this reason, PWV is considered a reliable, non-invasive marker for vascular aging and cardiovascular risk.

** Understanding Pulse Wave Velocity
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When the heart contracts, it generates a pressure wave that propagates through the arterial system. The speed of this wave depends on the elasticity of the vessel walls.

In compliant arteries, part of the energy is absorbed by the vessel wall, resulting in a slower wave propagation. In contrast, stiff arteries transmit the wave more rapidly, leading to higher PWV values.

This relationship makes PWV a direct indicator of arterial stiffness and an important parameter in vascular assessment.

** How Is Pulse Wave Velocity Measured?
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Pulse wave velocity is calculated by measuring how fast the pressure wave travels between two points in the arterial system. In practice, this is done by recording the time it takes for the pulse wave to move from a proximal to a distal measurement site.

The formula is simple:

PWV = distance / transit time

The distance between the two measurement points (e.g. carotid to femoral artery) is divided by the time it takes for the pulse wave to travel this path. As arterial stiffness increases, the pulse wave travels faster, resulting in higher PWV values. This straightforward principle allows clinicians to quantify arterial stiffness in a non-invasive and reproducible way.

** Clinical Relevance of Arterial Stiffness
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Increased arterial stiffness is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, including hypertension, stroke and heart disease. It also reflects cumulative vascular damage caused by factors such as aging, diabetes, smoking and metabolic disorders.

Importantly, arterial stiffness can develop long before clinical symptoms appear. This makes PWV a valuable tool for early detection and risk stratification, particularly in patients with known cardiovascular risk factors.

Despite this, PWV is still not consistently integrated into routine clinical practice, where traditional parameters such as blood pressure or ABI are more commonly used.

** PWV in Modern Vascular Diagnostics
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Integrating pulse wave velocity into vascular diagnostics allows for a more comprehensive assessment of arterial function. While measurements such as ABI focus on detecting arterial obstruction, PWV provides additional information about the condition of the vessel wall itself.

This combination of structural and functional insight supports a more complete understanding of vascular health.

In preventive care, PWV can help identify early vascular changes, enabling timely intervention. In clinical settings, it may contribute to improved risk assessment and monitoring of disease progression.

** Expanding Awareness in Clinical Practice
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Although the scientific relevance of PWV is well established, awareness in everyday clinical practice remains limited. Increasing familiarity with this parameter can help clinicians better interpret vascular health and incorporate arterial stiffness into their diagnostic considerations.

As healthcare continues to move toward prevention and early detection, parameters such as PWV are likely to gain importance in routine assessments.

** Integrated Vascular Assessment
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A comprehensive evaluation of vascular health benefits from combining different diagnostic parameters. Systems such as AngE™ ABI+ (https://www.sot-medical.com/solutions/)  enable structured, non-invasive assessment of arterial circulation and vascular function within a single workflow.

By integrating multiple measurements, clinicians can gain a broader and more detailed understanding of vascular status.

👉 Learn More: https://www.sot-medical.com/solutions/

** More Blog Articles:
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Discover practical insights, current medical developments, and valuable background information for everyday arterial and venous vascular diagnostics.

👉 Read more on our blog (https://www.sot-medical.com/blog/) .
https://www.sot-medical.com/blog/toe-pressure-and-tbi-assessing-critical-limb-ischemia-beyond-abi/

https://www.sot-medical.com/blog/pulse-wave-velocity-a-key-indicator-of-arterial-stiffness/

https://www.sot-medical.com/blog/the-role-of-real-time-perfusion-assessment-in-trauma-and-vascular-surgery/

https://www.sot-medical.com/blog/circulation-and-lifestyle-how-daily-habits-affect-vascular-health/

Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to advance vascular diagnostics worldwide.

Best Regards,
Your SOT Medical Systems Team
https://www.sot-medical.com/events/

** 🇩🇪 5th Munich Vascular Symposium 2026
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📍 Munich, Germany
June 19- 20, 2026

More information here. (https://www.gefaess-symposium-muenchen.de)

http://www.grazergerinnung.at/2026/willkommen.php

** 🇦🇹 Vascular and Coagulation Conference 2026
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📍 Graz, Austria:  June 25- 26, 2026

The Grazer Gerinnungssymposium 2026 is a medical conference held in Graz, focusing on current topics in coagulation, thrombosis and hemostasis.

The event brings together clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest developments in research and clinical practice, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic approaches, therapeutic strategies and interdisciplinary exchange in coagulation medicine.

More informationhttps://kongress.dgim.dehere. (https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/en/home.html)

https://medpoint.de/angiologische-sommerakademie/

** 🇩🇪 Angiologie Summer Academy
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📍  Berlin, Germany:  July 04, 2026

The Angiological Summer Academy is a medical education event focused on the latest developments in vascular medicine. It combines expert lectures, practical workshops, and interdisciplinary exchange on topics such as vascular diagnostics, treatment, and prevention..

More informationhttps://kongress.dgim.dehere. (https://medpoint.de/angiologische-sommerakademie/)

https://www.sot-medical.com/de/solution/

** AngE^™ AngioExperience
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** Arterial and Venous Vascular Diagnostics

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https://www.sot-medical.com/arterial-screening/

** Arterial Screening
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** Peripheral Arterial Disease - PAD
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Early detection of PAD and Diabetic Foot, independent of arterial stiffness.
Learn more > (https://www.sot-medical.com/arterial-screening/)

https://www.sot-medical.com/venous-screening/

** Venous Screening
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** Chronic Venous Insufficiency - CVI
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** Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT
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Hemodynamic assessment of CVI and DVT in 3 minutes.
Learn more > (https://www.sot-medical.com/venous-screening/)

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