Europe Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices Market Size

Europe Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices Market Analysis

The European cardiac rhythm management devices market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the lockdown restrictions in the region that affected the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases and the logistics and supply chain of medical devices, including cardiac rhythm management devices, which affected the market growth. For instance, as per the article published in BMJ journal in August 2021, the number of imaging diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular disorders decreased by 45% in the early stages of the pandemic and by 69% in the later stages of the pandemic in the European region.

However, relaxed lockdowns and the resumption of healthcare practices are expected to accelerate market growth in the post-pandemic scenario. For instance, the revenue of the Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure segment of Medtronic increased from USD 5,584 million in 2021 to USD 5,908 million in 2022. Also, people with underlying cardiovascular conditions are more prone to severe COVID-19 and long-term risks, such as stroke, arrhythmias, and myocarditis, among others. Thus, the demand for CRM devices is expected to grow in the post-pandemic period.

The market has shown consistent growth owing to the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disorders, technological advancements, and the rise in the use of ambulatory and home services for cardiac monitoring. The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disorders is one of the major factors driving the cardiac rhythm management devices market. For instance, as per the BHF 2022 report, vascular dementia affected at least 150,000 people in the United Kingdom in 2022, and the number is predicted to rise to 350,000 by 2030. Hence, the high prevalence of cardiac diseases in European countries is anticipated to be the driving factor for the cardiac rhythm management devices market. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Additionally, the German Heart Surgery Report 2021 stated that considering the range of heart operations per 100,000 inhabitants showed a minimum of 96.3 (Baden-Württemberg, population: 11,123,393) and a maximum of 156.1 (Sachsen-Anhalt, population: 2,172,221), while the nationwide mean value at the end of 2021 was 109.9. Thus, the increasing cases of cardiovascular diseases across Europe are driving the growth of the market.

Due to technological innovations and product launches, cardiac rhythm management devices are anticipated to witness strong growth in the study period. The adoption of cardiac rhythm management devices is likely to increase in hospital and home care settings. For instance, in April 2021, Colruyt Group established that more than 60 shops of Spar Colruyt Group in Belgium were anticipated to install automatic external defibrillator devices after successful crowdfunding with the motto 'Your Spar has a heart for the neighborhood.' Additionally, with the advancement in heart rhythm management technology, in April 2022, Boston expanded its digital offering with the European launch of Heart Connect. It is among the newest tools in a growing market for remote management and support in heart rhythm management. Hence, considering technological advancements and the adoption of home-based cardiac monitoring care, the market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period. However, the high cost of cardiovascular devices is likely to restrain the market growth.