North America Open System MRI Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)
MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool that is replacing CT because of its higher sensitivity and use of non-ionizing radiations. Open MRI is the more popular one between the two available systems of MRI, open and closed. Open MRI systems have a magnetic field in the top and bottom and do not enclose the patient in a tunnel. This prevents patients from becoming Claustrophobic. There is a study that shows that one in every 6 patients suffers from claustrophobia hence the open system is preferred and is fast replacing the closed system.
The per capita income in countries is found to be high in countries such as the United States and Canada, making health care facilities such as MRI more affordable. There is a rise in the aging population and disease incidence in these countries contributing to the growth of the market.
Key Market TrendsApplication in Neurology is Expected to Dominate the MarketMRI is the best tool that provides morphological images with the highest spatial resolution and unmatched soft tissue contrast, as well as the unique functional information of the central nervous system (CNS). 97% of MRI sites perform brain examinations and 1 in 4 MRI scans is of the brain, making it one of the most commonly performed exams in neurology. According to Somnath Pal in his article published in 2018, twenty million Americans experience some form of neuropathy, and 16% of U.S. households contain an individual with brain impairment. Therefore with the huge burden of neurological diseases, the demand for its diagnosis is expected to grow.
Competitive LandscapeThe majority of the open system MRI is being manufactured by some of the major key players. Market leaders with more funds for research and a better distribution system have established their position in the market.
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