The growth in the aging population (generally 60 and above) is one of the major of drivers for the healthcare industry. This section is also one of the major contributors to the revenues in the healthcare industry. It is estimated that by 2010, more than 45 million people in the US will be more than 65 years. China, France, Japan and the other major countries are also going to witness an increased percentage of aged populations. The demographic shift in world population is also increasing the demand for healthcare products, such as Heart Valves.
The Heart Valves market is witnessing a growth especially in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, China, India, Eastern European nations, etc. The expansion of the healthcare sector in these markets will offer opportunities for the Heart Valves. Further, the American and European market will provide a high potential of growth since most of the manufacturing companies are adopting a market-oriented business model.
The report by TechNavio Insights forecasts the size of the global heart valve market over the period 2008-2012. It segments the market into three geographic regions: Americas, APAC and EMEA, representing the market size and forecast for each of these regions. Further, it discusses the key market trends, drivers and challenges of the global heart valve market and profiles some of the key vendors of this industry.

1. Introduction
2. Global Heart Valves Market Size & Forecast
3. Product Segmentation
4. Geographic Segmentation
4.1. Heart Valves Market in Americas
4.2. Heart Valves Market in EMEA
4.3. Heart Valves in APAC
5. Trends in Global Heart Valves Market
6. Sales Drivers of Global Heart Valves Market
7. Challenges for Global Heart Valves Market
8. Vendors for Global Heart Valves Market
8.1 ATS Medical, Inc.
8.2 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
8.3 Medtronic, Inc
8.4 Sorin Group
8.5 St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Other Heart Valve Providers
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1: Global Heart Valves Market Size and Forecast 2008-2012 (In $ million)
Exhibit 3.1: Heart Valves Market Segmentation by Products -2008
Exhibit 4.1: Heart Valves Market Segmentation by Geography -2008
Exhibit 4.2: Heart Valves Market in Americas 2008-2012 (In $ million)
Exhibit 4.3: Heart Valves Market in EMEA 2008-2012 (In $ million)
Exhibit 4.4: Heart Valves Market in APAC 2008-2012 (In $ million)