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"Cardiovascular monitoring is extremely beneficial for cardiac patients. High-risk patients need to be continuously monitored during diagnostic as well as patient care stages. Rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases has necessitated uninterrupted monitoring of cardiac patients, which substantially enhances the demand for cardiac monitoring equipment and associated supplies. The demand is particularly strong for equipment such as Holter monitoring systems, ECG, stress-testing equipment, and cath lab cardio-monitoring systems. Holter monitoring system, also known as AECG (Ambulatory electrocardiography) is employed in monitoring and recording a patient's cardiac rhythm. The data generated from monitoring systems is utilized in the early detection of cardiac abnormalities such as ischemia.
United States, Europe, and Japan together account for more than 85% share of the worldwide Holter monitoring systems market for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are projected to be the fastest growing regional markets over the period 2001-2010. Analysis of end outlets indicates small hospitals and cardiology clinics constitute the fastest growing segment for Holter monitoring systems.
France, Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom represent the leading markets, accounting for more than 65% of the Holter monitoring systems market in Europe. The cost associated with diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular patients has risen rapidly in Europe. An aging baby boomer generation and changing consumer lifestyles have led to an exponential rise in cardiovascular diseases, necessitating the use of diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices such as Holter monitoring systems. In Europe, Large hospitals segment account for about 47% share of the total sales."
