Printer Friendly Printed from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/600087 European Markets for Ultrasound Description: This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Markets for Ultrasound provides an overview of market dynamics and revenues in the market, along with a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints, trends and reimbursement issues faced in Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Scandinavia and Benelux. The research service also provides an insight into the ultrasound procedure numbers carried out in European hospitals by clinical applications. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: hospitals, nursing homes, general practitioners and private health clinics. Market Overview Pockets of Strong Growth Emerge There is much more to the European markets for ultrasound than its overall mature nature. While the market for radiology ultrasound equipment has reached saturation, the market for surgical and urology ultrasound remains highly attractive for vendors. Revolutionary technological advances in the fields of elastography and volume-rendering technologies will boost the sale of obstetric and gynaecology (Ob/Gyn) ultrasound. Ultrasound as an imaging modality is also being promoted by the growing number of cardiac and circulatory diseases as well as an ageing population. "Increased demand from private practitioners as well as the growing number of breast and prostate ultrasound procedures will boost market growth," notes the analyst of this research. "With the application of hand-carried ultrasound being extended to anaesthesia and emergency wards, the European market for ultrasound is set to experience sustained growth." Revolutionary advances in technology, particularly in the form of miniaturisation of transducer probes, elastography as well as 3D and 4D imaging will support steady market expansion. However, in various European nations, the market share for ultrasound is being gradually cannibalised by multi-slice CT. Besides, the lack of complete reimbursement for several clinical applications of ultrasound may also hamper the market’s growth, providing an edge to other imaging modalities such as multi-slice CT. With intense competition in the market, vendors need to strategise and cater to the needs of the growing private sector in the European healthcare arena. Low-cost Manufacturers Pose a Challenge With enormous growth potential, particularly in musculoskeletal ultrasound, urology ultrasound as well as hand-carried ultrasound, several new vendors have entered the European markets. Advances in volume-rendering technologies in ultrasound will spur market growth. Despite the advances in 3D and 4D imaging, the lack of standard terminologies for these applications has hampered their adoption rate. Simultaneously, the market is observing the merger of various clinical segments, especially in the form of hand-carried ultrasound units, which are being used in the anaesthesiology and emergency departments in addition to the radiology and urology wards of European hospitals. "Hand-carried and portable ultrasound, coupled with advancements in breast ultrasound, will promote market expansion," comments the analyst. "At the same time, the growing demand from private practitioners to promote volume sales together with volume-rendering technology for ultrasound will drive the uptake of new equipment." The market is also being benefited by the increasing number of breast ultrasound, prostate ultrasound and prostate biopsy procedures. However, with the influx of low-cost manufacturers, price sensitivity will continue to be a cause of concern for vendors. Global vendors need to develop improved value-added offerings to counter the threat posed by low-cost manufacturers. They should also form lobbies or associations to promote the complete reimbursement for different ultrasound procedures. Furthermore, companies need to efficiently cater to the demand for mid-range ultrasound equipment from private clinics. Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: -Silicon transducers -PACS -Elastography -3D and 4D imaging -Contrast enhanced ultrasound -Cardiology PACS -CIS -Transcranial Doppler Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: -Radiology ultrasound -Ob/gyn ultrasound Cardiology ultrasound -Surgical ultrasound -Other ultrasound Contents: -1. Executive Summary --1. Executive Summary of the European Markets for Ultrasound ---1. Summary of the European Market for Ultrasound -2. Glossary of Terms --1. Abbreviations ---1. List of Abbreviations and Key Terminologies -3. Total European Ultrasound Market --1. Overview of the Total European Ultrasound Market ---1. Market Overview and Definitions ---2. Research Methodology ---3. Market Engineering Measurements --2. Challenges Facing the European Market for Ultrasound ---1. Industry Challenges --3. Forecasts for the Total European Ultrasound Market ---1. Market Drivers ---2. Market Restraints ---3. Revenue Forecasts ---4. Geographic Trends ---5. Technology Trends ---6. Market Share Analysis --4. Reimbursement Trends for the Total European Ultrasound Market ---1. Reimbursement Issues -4. Radiology Ultrasound Market --1. Analysis of the European Radiology Ultrasound Market ---1. Overview of the Radiology Ultrasound Market ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts -5. Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market --1. Analysis of the European Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market ---1. Overview of the Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts -6. Cardiology Ultrasound Market --1. Analysis of the European Cardiology Ultrasound Market ---1. Overview of the Cardiology Ultrasound Market ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts -7. Surgical Ultrasound Market --1. Analysis of the European Surgical Ultrasound Market ---1. Overview of the Surgical Ultrasound Market ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts -8. Other Ultrasound Market --1. Analysis of the European Other Ultrasound Market ---1. Overview of the Other Ultrasound Market ---2. Market Engineering Measurements ---3. Revenue Forecasts -9. Emerging Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications --1. Emerging Trends in Breast Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Breast Ultrasound --2. Emerging Trends in Endoscopic Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Endoscopic Ultrasound ---3. Emerging Trends in Hand Carried Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Hand Carried Ultrasound --4. Emerging Trends in Pelvic Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Pelvic Ultrasound --5. Emerging Trends in Prostate Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Prostate Ultrasound --6. Emerging Trends in Thyroid Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Thyroid Ultrasound --7. Emerging Trends in Urology Ultrasound ---1. Clinical Uses ---2. Demographics of Urology Ultrasound -10. Geographic Trends and Analysis for the European Market for Ultrasound --1. The Ultrasound Market in Germany ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in Germany ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --2. The Ultrasound Market in France ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in France ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --3. The Ultrasound Market in Italy ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in Italy ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --4. The Ultrasound Market in the United Kingdom ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in the United Kingdom ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --5. The Ultrasound Market in Spain ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in Spain ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --6. The Ultrasound Market in Scandinavia ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in Scandinavia ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts --7. The Ultrasound Market in Benelux ---1. Market Overview ---2. Trends in Ultrasound Clinical Applications in Benelux ---3. Market Engineering Measurements ---4. Revenue Forecasts -11. Market Engineering Strategy --1. Strategic Recommendations ---1. Strategic Recommendations for the European Ultrasound Market -12. Database of Key Industry Participants --1. Company Profiles ---1. Profile of Key Companies -13. Decision Support Database --1. Health Expenditure Database ---1. Government Healthcare Expenditure ---2. Private Healthcare Expenditure ---3. Healthcare Expenditure as Per Cent of GDP --2. Healthcare Infrastructure Database ---1. Number of Hospitals ---2. Number of Hospital Beds List of Figures Chapter 3 Total Ultrasound Market: Impact of Top Five Industry Challenges (Europe), 2008-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Geographic Region (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Ultrasound Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2007 Chapter 4 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Market Share by Revenues of Major Market Participants (Europe), 2007 Chapter 5 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Market Share by Revenues of Major Market Participants (Europe), 2007 Chapter 6 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Market Share by Revenues of Major Market Participants (Europe), 2007 Chapter 7 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Market Share by Revenues of Major Market Participants (Europe), 2007 Chapter 8 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Market Share by Revenues of Major Market Participants (Europe), 2007 Chapter 10 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (Germany), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Germany), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (France), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (France), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (Italy), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Italy), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (The United Kingdom), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (The United Kingdom), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (Spain), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Spain), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (Scandinavia), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Installed Base by Number of Beds (Benelux), 2007 Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Per cent of Revenues by Segments (Benelux), 2004-2014 Ultrasound Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Radiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Cardiology Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Surgical Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Other Ultrasound Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014 Chapter 13 Decision Support Database: Government Healthcare Expenditure in Billion USD (World), 2002-2012 Decision Support Database: Private Healthcare Expenditure in Billion USD (World), 2002-2012 Decision Support Database: Per cent Healthcare Expenditure in GDP (World), 2002-2012 Decision Support Database: Number of Hospitals (World), 2002-2012 Decision Support Database: Number of Hospital Beds in '000 (World), 2002-2012 Ordering: Order Online - visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/600087 Order by Fax - using the order form below Order By Post - print the order form below and send to Research and Markets, Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland. 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