Global Electrophysiology (EP) Ablation Catheters Market Growth Analysis, 2009-2015

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wcfn7t/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Electrophysiology (EP) Ablation Catheters - Market Growth Analysis, 2009-2015" report to their offering.

Global Electrophysiology (EP) Ablation Catheters market forecasts to reach at US$314.7 million by 2015 at a CAGR of 7.6% during the analysis period 2009-2015. The North American segment accounts for nearly 35% of the global value while Europe claims approximately 30% of the market.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region with a CAGR of 9.3% driving a market value of US$82.1 million by 2015. On a global scale, projections for RF EP ablation catheters segment indicate a close to 40% by 2015 leaving the rest of the market to cryoablation EP catheters, laser ablation systems, navigational advanced mapping accessories and microwave ablation.

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