Demographics Favouring Growth of Cardiac Imaging Modalities Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

Demographics Favouring Growth of Cardiac Imaging Modalities Market, Says Frost & Sullivan PR Newswire LONDON, Jan. 2, 2013 - Manufacturers to focus on innovative, easy-to-use and patient-friendly products LONDON, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The promise of cost and clinical benefits are spurring the penetration of imaging modalities in cardiac applications. While demographics are favouring market growth, cardiac imaging device manufacturers will have to focus on innovative, patient- friendly products that promote greater safety and easier operability. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.healthcare.frost.com), Global Trends in Medical Imaging – Cardiology Applications, finds that there has been a shift in the adoption pattern for imaging modalities. With the markets in North America and Europe mostly saturated, the largest revenue share is now generated by emerging economies like China, India, Russia and Brazil. The research covers 4 diagnostic modalities for cardiac applications: cardiac computed tomography (CT), cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), echocardiography and interventional cardiology. Demographics are playing a key role in the market. An aging population has been the foremost driver in the healthcare market. The rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases is expanding the patient pool, while resulting in escalating demand for equipment and software that enable better diagnoses.