1. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Cardiac and Vascular X-ray Equipment Markets Digitization Brings in Demand from Replacement Market and New Buyers Medical Imaging Group “The latest, most exciting development to impact the cardiovascular X-ray market has been the introduction of digital flat panel detectors. This technology has taken image quality to new heights offering unprecedented image noise reduction, edge enhancement, and contrast resolution.”

2. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends  The U.S. is faced with a growing elderly population cohort with high incidence of cardiac and vascular diseases. This translates into a higher number of diagnostic and interventional procedures involving X-ray imaging. Robust procedure volumes remains a key driver of investment in cardiac X-ray technologies within hospitals.  Digitization has marked a milestone in the evolution of cardiac X-ray equipment market. Digital flat panel technology provides an impetus for the replacement of legacy systems. It offers a high level of image noise reduction while providing edge enhancement sharpening contrast harmonization. Additionally, these systems optimize workflow and improve patient throughput.

3. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends (Cont’d)  The market for cardiac and vascular imaging has seen a strong turn in favor of newer, less invasive methods, away from catheterization techniques. Spurred by advances in 3-D imaging, CT angiography and MR angiography are proving to be proficient and less invasive alternatives to X-ray angiography. For the hospitals, the 3-D procedures are faster and offer a wealth of information over and above that provided by the X-rays. For patients, they offer a less- invasive method, which is always preferred. While cost continues to be a consideration in the market penetration of these technologies, the potential for their growth is very strong.

4. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Industry trends analysis and in-depth discussion of business strategies Market revenues and forecasts from 2004 to 2010 by: Cardiac X-ray equipment market Vascular X-ray equipment market Single plane X-ray imaging systems Bi-plane X-ray imaging systems Unit shipment forecast for 2004 to 2010 Pricing forecast from 2004 to 2010 Competitive and market share information Information on reimbursement Market drivers and restraints by segment Industry challenges and strategies

5. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer  Coverage of the U.S. cardiac and vascular X-ray equipment markets  Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research  Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues  Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics  Winning growth strategies to help readers create a competitive edge

6. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants  Find out how you compare to the competition  Assess current and future drivers and restraints  Determine and exploit market share opportunities  New Entrants  Understand the new technology innovations within the key market segments  Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs  Investment Community  Determine which participants will outperform the competition  Assess attractiveness of investing in the cardiac and vascular X-ray imaging equipment market

7. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Revenue streams by market segment and technology type: cardiac X-ray, vascular X-ray, single versus bi-plane systems Unit shipment, product, pricing, and procedure volume analyses Cath lab forecasts Competitive data including market share analysis Product profiles of market leaders Market and technology trends Key challenges and strategies

8. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants  GE Healthcare  Philips Medical Systems  Shimadzu Medical Corp.  Siemens Medical Solutions  Toshiba America Medical Systems

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