Ultrasound Markets
During the past 35 years, ultrasound and nuclear medicine were introduced into clinical medicine, computed tomography (CT) revolutionized diagnostic procedures and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) emerged, bringing new diagnostic information at the cellular level. X-ray morphed from analog films to digital, and virtually all medical images became "soft" files on the electronic superhighway.
This TriMark Publications report describes the increasingly diversified market segment of the diagnostics market sector called ultrasonography or, more commonly, ultrasound.
This sector currently includes prenatal ultrasonography, cardiac and cardiology-imaging ultrasound, and increasingly portable or handheld ultrasound, which some believe may partly to fully replace the ubiquitous use of stethoscopes over time. Emerging market segments such as three-dimensional (3D) and now four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound are also examined.
The main objectives of this report are to:
- Identify viable technology drivers through a comprehensive look at various platform technologies for ultrasound markets
- Obtain a complete understanding of the chief ultrasound markets' tests--predictive, screening, prognostic, diagnostic and monitoring--from their basic principles to their applications
- Discover feasible market opportunities by identifying high-growth applications in different areas, with a focus on the biggest and expanding markets
- Focus on global industry development through an in-depth analysis of the major world markets for ultrasonography, including forecasts for growth
- Establish the essentials of the ultrasound market including definitions, processes and trends.
Market figures regarding the current value of the ultrasound market are taken from the most recently available data of the global medical products industry. This report covers the following categories of ultrasonography:
- Prenatal ultrasound
- Cardiology-imaging ultrasound
- Handheld ultrasound
- Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound
- Four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound.
Analysis includes the use of charts and graphs measuring product growth and trends within the marketplace. In addition, a discussion of research into ultrasonography provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the possibilities for future treatment and avenues for possible R&D budgets. Company-specific information, including sales figures, product pipeline status and R&D trends, is provided throughout the report.
Table of Contents
- 1.Overview6
- 1.1Statement of Report6
- 1.2Scope6
- 1.3Methodology7
- 1.4Executive Summary9
- 2.Overview of the Medical Imaging Market10
- 2.1Medical Imaging Industry Market Size10
- 2.2Medical Imaging Industry Profile12
- 2.2.1Healthcare Delivery System Profile12
- 2.2.2Radiologists14
- 2.2.3Radiologic Services15
- 2.2.4Medical-Image Market Drivers and Restraints17
- 2.2.5Medical Imaging Market Segments18
- 2.2.6Contrast Media21
- 2.2.7Picture Archiving and Communication Systems23
- 2.2.8Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology Information Systems23
- 2.2.9Medical Imaging Companies26
- 2.2.10Significant Ultrasound Companies30
- 2.2.11Medical Imaging Industry Forecasts33
- 2.3Market Niches and Digitalization35
- 2.4Digital Imaging Techniques36
- 2.4.1Clinical Uses36
- 2.5Current and New Digital Imaging Procedures37
- 2.6The Digital Impact on Clinical Imaging Markets39
- 2.7Trends in Digital Imaging40
- 2.8Enhancing Computed Radiography41
- 2.9Digital Radiography vs. Computed Radiography41
- 2.10DR Products42
- 2.11Vasodilator Perfusion Imaging43
- 3.Ultrasound Market44
- 3.1.1Overview of Ultrasound Market Segments44
- 3.1.2Increase in Application Areas Stirs Demand44
- 3.2Ultrasound Market Trends48
- 3.2.1Market Segmentation and Definitions48
- 3.2.2Ultrasonography Is of Great Value in Other Obstetric Conditions such as:54
- 3.2.3Overview60
- 3.2.4Market Developments61
- 3.2.5Market Drivers62
- 3.2.6Market Restraints62
- 3.3Ultrasound Market Forecasts63
- 3.3.1Unit Shipment Forecasts65
- 3.3.2Installed-Base Forecast65
- 3.3.3Competitive Structure65
- 3.3.4Market Analysis66
- 3.4Cardiology Ultrasound Segment Forecasts67
- 3.4.1Unit Shipment Forecasts70
- 3.4.2Market Share Analysis70
- 3.5OB/GYN Ultrasound Segment Forecasts72
- 3.6Radiology Ultrasound Segment Forecasts72
- 3.7Hand-Carried Ultrasound Segment Forecasts73
- 3.7.1Market Share Analysis74
- 3.7.2Portable Ultrasound Equipment Displays Rapid Growth75
- 3.8Contrast Media76
- 3.8.1Market Share Analysis78
- 3.8.2Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) and Microbubbles78
- 3.8.3Targeting Microbubbles79
- 3.8.4How Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Works79
- 3.8.5Applications of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound80
- 3.9Products80
- 3.9.1The Acquisition Decision80
- 3.9.2Ardent Sound81
- 3.9.3Aloka Company, Ltd. (Japan)81
- 3.9.4B-K Medical81
- 3.9.5CIVCO Medical Instruments81
- 3.9.6Esaote SPA (Italy)81
- 3.9.7Fischer Imaging82
- 3.9.8GE Healthcare82
- 3.9.9Hitachi Medical Systems America83
- 3.9.10Medison Co., Ltd.83
- 3.9.11MEDRAD, Inc.84
- 3.9.12Mindray Co., Ltd.84
- 3.9.13Philips Medical84
- 3.9.14Sea Ridge Software84
- 3.9.15Siemens Medical85
- 3.9.16SonoSite, Inc.85
- 3.9.17Sony Medical Products85
- 3.9.18TeraRecon85
- 3.9.19Toshiba America Medical Systems85
- 3.9.20U-Systems85
- 3.9.21Zonare Medical Systems86
- 3.10Manufacturers86
- 3.11New Transducer Technology87
- 3.12Ultrasound Product Introductions to the Market88
- 4.Three- and Four-Dimensional Ultrasonography Markets89
- 4.1Total 3D Imaging Market Trends89
- 4.1.1Overview89
- 4.1.2Market Drivers90
- 4.1.3Market Restraints90
- 4.2Total 3D Imaging Market Forecasts90
- 4.3Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging Market Forecasts91
- 4.4Three-Dimensional Imaging Markets91
- 4.5.1Echocardiography: The Largest Growth Area94
- 4.5.2Real-Time Color Doppler System95
- 4.6Manufacturers96
- 4.1Total 3D Imaging Market Trends89
- 5.Business Trends in the Industry98
- 5.1Sector Consolidation98
- 5.2Medical Imaging Growth Trends98
- 5.3Acquisition, License Agreements, Internal Development and Partnerships98
- 5.4Mergers and Acquisitions98
- 5.4.1Center for Diagnostic Imaging Signs With Medicalis98
- 5.4.2HealthSouth Sells Diagnostic Division to The Gores Group99
- 5.4.3AMICAS Acquires Technology Partners' Practice-Management Software99
- 5.4.4MDS Nordion and Avid Radiopharmaceuticals Enter Collaboration99
- 5.4.5NightHawk Radiology Holdings Acquires Teleradiology Diagnostic Service99
- 5.4.6Onex Acquires Kodak's Health Group99
- 5.4.7Successor to Kodak's Health Group To Be Called "Carestream Health"100
- 5.4.8Siemens Acquires German HIS Company100
- 5.4.9Siemens Medical Finalizes Acquisition of Bayer's Diagnostics Division100
- 5.4.10More Mergers, Acquisitions and News100
- 5.5Product Testing Depth in Medical-Imaging Testing101
- 5.6Government Regulation102
- 5.6.1U.S. Regulation102
- 5.6.2U.K. Regulation104
- 5.6.3E.U. Regulation105
- 5.6.4Japanese Regulation107
- 5.7Increased Market Penetration107
- 5.8Partnerships108
- 6.Company Profiles109
- 6.1Agfa-Gevaert Corp. Heartlab109
- 6.3Analogic Corp.110
- 6.4Biosound Esaote111
- 6.5Boston Scientific111
- 6.6B-K Medical112
- 6.7GE Healthcare112
- 6.8Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.114
- 6.9Hologic, Inc.114
- 6.10Medison Co., Ltd.117
- 6.11MEDRAD, Inc. (U.S.)120
- 6.12Philips Medical Systems120
- 6.13Siemens Medical Solutions121
- 6.14SonoSite, Inc. (U.S.)125
- 6.15Toshiba America Medical Systems125
- 6.16Varian Medical Systems, Inc.126
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