Angiography Imaging Systems Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Rising disease burden: The growing burden of peripheral vascular diseases is the primary growth driver for the angiography imaging systems market. Factors such as aging populations, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and rising incidence of diabetes and hypertension are contributing to higher diagnostic and interventional procedure volumes across the globe. In this context, the National Institute of Health in June 2023 revealed that peripheral vascular disease affects nearly 200 million people globally, including about 40 to 45 million individuals in the U.S. It also mentioned that the prevalence rises sharply with age, exceeding 20% in those over 80 years. In addition, significant racial disparities exist, wherein residents from Africa and America exhibit a two- to three-fold higher risk of PAD when compared to non-Hispanic whites, hence positively impacting market growth.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Epidemiology Statistics: Historic Data (2010-2015)

Source: National Institute of Health

• Growth in minimally invasive and image-guided procedures: There has been a major shift towards minimally invasive procedures, which is yet another key driver of the angiography imaging systems market. Simultaneously, the increasing patient preference for less invasive treatments, coupled with physician adoption of image-guided therapies, is encouraging investments in advanced angiography systems. Based on the government data from India, which was published by the Ministry of Defense in December 2025, the Army Hospital performed the country’s first-ever 3D flex aqueous angiography with iStent, by integrating advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. It also notes that such instances enhance intraoperative imaging and patient outcomes. Hence, this rising adoption of advanced, image-guided procedures in India directly stimulates demand and growth for angiography imaging systems.
• Expansion of healthcare infrastructure and medical tourism: Rapid expansion in terms of healthcare infrastructure, particularly in emerging economies, is accelerating angiography imaging systems market growth.  Countries such as India, China, and those in Southeast Asia are also benefiting from growing medical tourism, positively influenced by high-quality care at lower costs. As per the reports published by the Ministry of Tourism from India in August, 2025, India represented 131,856 foreign tourist arrivals for medical purposes until April 2025, which represents 4.1% of the total arrivals. Besides, the government is proactively promoting medical tourism through initiatives such as the Heal in India program, e-medical visas for 171 countries, and state-level collaborations such as Gujarat’s wellness retreats, hence encouraging participation in diagnostic and interventional technologies, bolstering the market growth.

Challenges

• Shortage of skilled professionals: Operating angiography imaging systems requires highly trained radiologists, cardiologists, and technicians with specialized expertise needed in terms of interventional procedures. Therefore, the worldwide shortage of skilled work professionals who are capable of handling these complex imaging workflows and interpreting results accurately poses a major hurdle for the angiography imaging systems market expansion. Since the training programs are limited, it discourages workforce expansion, whereas in developing countries, this ultimately delays adoption despite the availability of equipment. Furthermore, this absence of skilled personnel also increases the risk of diagnostic errors, impacting patient outcomes and limiting widespread adoption in this field.
• Regulatory and compliance barriers: Angiography imaging systems are mostly subject to stringent regulatory approvals influenced by their invasive nature and direct impact on patient safety. In this context, obtaining certifications from administrative agencies involves very lengthy processes, extensive clinical trials, and even high costs. This, in turn, leads to manufacturers facing delays in product launches, limiting innovation cycles, and ultimately slowing the angiography imaging systems market’s expansion. In addition, the rapidly evolving standards around radiation safety, data privacy, and interoperability demand continuous adaptation. This makes it challenging for firms from emerging nations to reduce competitive diversity, hinder timely adoption, and restrict global angiography imaging systems market growth.