Increasing Potential of Cardiac CT Capabilities and Rise of New Clinical Applications Drive Growth of European CT Markets.LONDON -- The increasing potential of cardiac imaging applications combined with scope for innovation in the clinical application potential for computer tomography (CT) and constant improvement in speed of scans is primarily driving the European CT systems market. Moreover, as different countries in the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community are in different stages of the replacement cycle, constant replacement sales is likely to ensure growth in revenues. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.medicalimaging.frost.com), European CT Markets, finds that the market earned revenues of USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 861.7 million in 2006 and is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate ) of 4.0 per cent from 2006 to 2013, to reach USD 1.14 billion in 2013. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users and other industry participants with an overview of the European CT Markets, send an e-mail to Radhika Menon Theodore, Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. , at rmtheodore@frost.com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address , city, state and country. We will send you the information through e-mail upon receipt of the above information. "At present, computed tomography angiography CTA or computed tomography angiography, is an examination that uses x-rays to visualize blood flow in arterial and venous vessels throughout the body. This ranges from arteries serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, arms and legs. (CTA An abbreviation for cum testamento annexo, Latin for "with the will annexed." ) and virtual colonoscopy virtual colonoscopy n. A screening examination of the colon in which x-rays obtained by CAT scan are used to generate computerized three-dimensional images of the colonic mucosa. are the most promising applications," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Divya B. "However, With the introduction of higher slice scanners, the market is set to move towards 'single heartbeat' cardiac imaging." As a 16 slice scanner is adequate for most conventional radiology applications, most customers are adopting the 'wait and watch' approach, purchasing a standard 16 slice system but postponing the purchase of the additional high-end scanner. The lack of differentiation between reimbursement for low-end and high-end CT equipment is also another reason. Apart from reimbursement issues, the European CT systems market is faced with other challenges such as pricing pressures and competition from MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. . Moreover, while higher slice CT scanners enable faster scans, they also result in greater radiation dose with every higher slice count scanner. Additionally, there is also the inherent challenge arising due to competition from MRI. "Industry participants should concentrate on introduction of new software to stem price erosion and as an additional source of revenue, as they can be sold to the existing installed base of CT scanners," comments Divya. "Means to address the radiation dose concern should also be given immediate utmost importance." Nonetheless, the European CT systems market is still growing with a lot of scope for innovation in software and clinical applications. European CT Markets is part of the Medical Imaging Growth Partnership Service programme, which also includes the following research services: European MRI systems markets, European contrast media market and European women's healthcare imaging market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews with the press are available. 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