Cardiovascular Devices Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Growing Minimal Invasive Medical Procedures – The use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in various operations grew rapidly between 2003 to 2018.  The application rate of MIS rose from 87% to 92% in cholecystectomy, 21% to 45% in inguinal hernia repair, 9% to 41% in colectomy, 40% to 85% in gastrectomy, and 70% to 90% in Nissen UK.
• Rising Consumption of Tobacco – Tobacco consumption has been linked to poor cardiovascular health, and it is projected to boost the market’s growth. As per the World Health Organization, in 2020, about 22.3% of people across the world consumed tobacco which includes 36.7% of men and 7.8% of women.
• Increasing Compact Devices and Pacemakers – Growing awareness and developing technology have given rise to user-friendly and compact health measuring devices, and it is anticipated to boost the global cardiovascular devices market. For instance, about 30% of the population in China wears connected health devices such as fitness trackers.
• Rising Awareness and Adoption of Remote Healthcare – Remote interactions and online consultations have become one of the primary ways to seek medical advice, especially since the pandemic. As per the estimations, 75% of hospitals in the U.S. associate with patients and concerned physicians through audio and video consultation.
• Increasing Obese Population – Poor lifestyle choices and eating disorders give rise to obesity, which can severely impact a person’s cardiovascular health. The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. in 2020 rose from 30.5% in 2017 to 41.9% in 2020 as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Challenges

• Lack of Reimbursement Policies and Medical Insurance – In the United States, those without insurance have less access to healthcare than those with insurance. In 2021, one in 5 people without insurance neglects vital medical care owing of expense. Moreover, nearly, 27.5 million non-elderly people lacked health insurance in 2021 in the United States.
• Unavailability of Investors for R&D
• Lack of Awareness about Devices and their Operation