Various technologies, including angiography, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and intravascular photoacoustic tomography, are used to detect cardiovascular diseases. Integrated with IVUS imaging, combined IVPA( intravascular photoacoustic) and IVUS imaging are used to detect and characterize atherosclerotic plaques building up in the inner lining of an artery. IVPA tomography offers various advantages in imaging atherosclerotic plaques over other techniques. By analyzing the multi-wavelength photoacoustic responses of the vessel wall, it is possible to distinguish among multiple tissue/cell types. With a high-frequency transducer, the photoacoustic signal can be resolved with a spatial resolution on the order of a few tens of micrometers; such resolution is appropriate for detecting vulnerable plaques. Further, the use of photoacoustic tomography for the detection of cardiovascular diseases is fueling the demand for photoacoustic tomography.
With new features and technologies, vendors attract new customers and expand their footprints in upcoming markets. This factor is likely to boost the Europe photoacoustic tomography market at a notable CAGR during the forecast period.
The Europe photoacoustic tomography market is segmented into geometry, type, application, end user, and country. Based on geometry, the photoacoustic tomography market is segmented into planar, cylindrical, and spherical. The planar segment held the largest share of the market in 2021. Based on type, the market is categorized into intravascular photoacoustic tomography, photoacoustic microscopy, and others. The intravascular photoacoustic tomography segment held the largest share of the market in 2021. Based on application, the market is segmented into tumor angiogenesis, blood oxygenation mapping, functional brain imaging, skin melanoma detection, methemoglobin measuring, and others. The tumor angiogenesis segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostics imaging centers, academic and research institutes, and others. The hospital segment held the largest market share in 2021. Based on country, the Europe photoacoustic tomography market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the Rest of Europe.
Advantest Corporation; Aspectus GmbH; CYBERDYNE INC.; FUJIFILM Visualsonics Inc.; InnoLas Laser GmbH; iThera Medical GmbH; and Kibero are among the leading companies operating in the Europe photoacoustic tomography market.