Portable Ultrasound Revolution Comes as a Shot in the Arm for the Global Medical Ultrasound Equipment Market
Expanding clinical utility, technology advancements, and increasing affordability of handheld, point of care ultrasound systems are poised to drive the global market for Medical Ultrasound Equipment to reach US$8.8 billion by 2024 . Medical ultrasound, also known as sonography or ultrasonography is a diagnostic imaging technique involving the use of high frequency sound waves to view the organs and structures inside the body. The modality is today considered one of the most widely used medical imaging techniques worldwide for diagnosing and imaging various structural deformities and anatomical abnormalities. Demand for medical ultrasound equipment worldwide is spurred by expanding clinical utility and availability of high quality solutions. Factors, such as aging population, shift from X-ray and CT due to radiation concerns towards ultrasound, and technological advancements are enabling ultrasound equipment maintain a positive growth momentum. Future growth in ultrasound equ...