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Dr Venugopal Balaji : A Committed & Passionately Driven Vascular Surgeon

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 17.9 million deaths occur each year due to cardiovascular diseases, accounting for nearly 32 percent of total deaths worldwide. The rising prevalence of atherosclerosis and vascular diseases is driving the market for medical devices, particularly due to the increasing geriatric population and sedentary lifestyle. The growth of the aging population has significantly heightened the demand for bypass grafting and other medical procedures, further driving the demands for medical devices. Additionally, even the global medical devices market that was valued at $3.6 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9 percent from 2025 to 2034, as per Global Market Insights. One of the prominent figures in enhancing vascular...