Catheters Set to Play an Expanding Role in Interventional Cardiology; New Survey by Greystone Associates Examines Therapeutic and Business Factors.AMHERST, N.H. -- For millions of patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , interventional cardiology interventional cardiology Cardiology The subspecialty of cardiology dedicated to the diagnosis, medical and mechanical therapy, pre- and post-procedure management of adult patients with acute and chronic forms of cardiovascular disease amenable to catheter-based is the last hope for alleviating symptoms and improving quality-of-life. The prevalence of CHD CHD coronary heart disease. ChD abbr. Latin Chirurgiae Doctor (Doctor of Surgery) CHD, n.pr See disease, coronary heart. CHD canine hip dysplasia. and related conditions has and continues to be a significant public health issue. The number of interventional procedures performed in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. has steadily increased over the past 10 years and will continue to grow at a healthy rate. Cardiovascular catheterization catheterization Threading of a flexible tube (catheter) through a channel in the body to inject drugs or a contrast medium, measure and record flow and pressures, inspect structures, take samples, diagnose disorders, or clear blockages. is well-positioned to address this significant and expanding healthcare market need. Improvements in catheter designs and materials of construction have reduced the risks of complications and opened up new therapeutic applications, such as peripheral arterial and vascular stenting. While the value of these procedures relative to alternative treatments is still being debated, the ability of interventional cardiologists to address a growing list of cardiovascular conditions via catheterization is becoming well-established. "The impact of interventional cardiology has increased dramatically in the last decade," explains George Perros, Greystone Associates Managing Director. "Growth in this sector will be driven by an aging patient population, further improvements in catheter designs, and by improved outcomes resulting from drug-device combination medical products." The survey's findings are contained in a new publication. Cardiovascular Catheterization: North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Markets and Prospects is a comprehensive report researched and written by Greystone Associates. The report contains a detailed assessment of catheter technology and products, profiles of market participants, industry data and forecasts, and detailed analysis of regulatory and market factors. Organized and written to be of maximum value to medical market professionals, device developers, technology providers, and market segment stakeholders, the report provides a detailed assessment of the growing potential for catheters in interventional cardiovascular diagnostics and therapeutics. More information is available at www.greystoneassociates.org About Greystone Greystone Associates is a medical and healthcare technology consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a providing services in strategic planning, venture development, product commercialization, and technology and market assessment. |
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