Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/06/2015 -- Carotid artery disease refers to the blockage or narrowing of carotid arteries due to plaque formation (Fibrous tissue, cholesterol, and calcium deposits. The carotid arteries are present in the neck and supply blood to the brain. Carotid artery stenting is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat carotid artery disease. The technique involves the insertion of a slender metal-mesh tube (carotid stent) through a small incision. The carotid stent expands inside a carotid artery to increase blood flow in areas blocked by plaque. Globally, 90% of carotid surgeries are performed by vascular surgeons.

Technavio's analysts forecast the global carotid stent market to grow at a CAGR of 13.17% over the period 2014-2019.

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Covered in this Report
The report includes the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global carotid stent market for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, Technavio uses revenue generated from sales of carotid stents.

Technavio's report, Global Carotid Stent Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, APAC, and EMEA; it also covers the landscape of the global carotid stent market and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions

- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC

Key Vendors

- Abbott Vascular
- Boston Scientific
- Cordis (Johnson & Johnson)
- Medtronic

Other Prominent Vendor

- ev3
- Gore Medical
- InspireMD
- Optimed
- Terumo

Market Driver

- High Proportion of Elderly Population
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Market Challenge

- Complications of Carotid Artery Stenting
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Market Trend

- Rise in Number of Clinical Trials
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Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Cordis (Johnson & Johnson), Medtronic, ev3, Gore Medical, InspireMD, Optimed, Terumo

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