Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic Lead US Market for Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement Devices Fueled by Growing Demand for Minimally Invasive Surgeries
According to a new series of reports on the U.S. market for cardiac surgery and heart valve devices by iData Research (www.idataresearch.com), there is an emerging trend towards the use of minimally invasive procedures to treat heart conditions. The aging population is driving the market since the elderly in need of treatment are often not suitable for open heart surgery. As a result, procedures such as transcatheter heart valve replacement (THVR) are gaining prominence. These devices are replacing the heart...
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