Analysts’ Viewpoint
Digital stethoscope enhances the ability of an electronic stethoscope to amplify and filter sound by converting audio signals into digital ones that can be shared in real-time. Advanced connectivity enables clinicians to connect multiple devices and link them to applications in real-time, thus displaying visual sound and electrical waves alongside the audio feed. This helps improve diagnostic accuracy.
Wireless connection between clinicians and patients via digital devices helps overcome geographical access barriers frequently encountered in health systems. These innovative solutions have transformed traditional healthcare practice into a virtual health & telemedicine platform.
Demand for digital stethoscopes is rising across the globe, primarily in North America and Europe, due to the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Companies are launching new products to expand their global footprint and product portfolio.
Digital stethoscope can convert acoustic sounds into electronic signals, which can then be amplified for better listening. These electronic signals can be processed and digitalized before being transmitted to a personal computer or laptop. Data acquisition, preprocessing, and signal processing are the three modules that make up the digital stethoscope. A microphone and piezoelectric sensor are part of the data acquisition module.
Digital stethoscope controls filtering, buffering, and amplification of audible sounds, as well as converts acoustic sounds into digital signals. The preprocessing module cleans up any artifacts in the digital signal. The digital data is then sent to the signal-processing module, which packages the information in a higher-order classification and clusters the data for a clinical diagnostic decision. Almost all digital stethoscopes available in the market allow for the selection of different frequency response modes. This enables the listener to better hear sounds from the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body.
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Technological development in digital stethoscopes is one of the primary drivers that is expected to drive the global market during the forecast period. Healthcare specialists are using electronic stethoscopes with Bluetooth wireless capability to get the best results while monitoring their patients. Digital stethoscopes can magnify recorded sounds and review them on a visual display. The signal processing module aids in the classification and collection of data for diagnostic purposes.
Digital stethoscopes allow users to choose from a number of frequency response modes, making it easier to assess sounds from the lungs, heart, and other body parts. For instance, the 3M Littmann Stethoscope Range includes a piezoelectric sensor that reduces ambient noise using an adaptive noise canceller and allows for sound amplification up to 24 times. A high-tech digital stethoscope can also stream heartbeats to smartphones.
Record and replay features of digital stethoscopes help medical professionals retain medical information. Steth IO’s smartphone-based digital stethoscope for iPhones (module 6 and above) is used to record a patient’s heart rate and lung noises. Other innovative features make this device popular among end-users. Thus, emergence of innovative and advanced digital stethoscopes is likely to augment diagnostic testing in the near future.
In terms of application, the cardiac and pulmonary disease segment held significant market share in 2021. Increase in prevalence of cardiac and pulmonary diseases across the globe is anticipated to drive market progress during the forecast period.
Digital stethoscope can accurately record the heart sound. Increase in focus of manufacturers on developing digital stethoscopes for accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases is projected to augment the global market statistics during the forecast period.
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Based on end-user, the hospitals & primary centers segment accounted for the largest global market share in 2021. Rise in adoption of technologically advanced products in hospitals and primary centers is driving the segment.
The sounds that digital stethoscopes records can also be stored. This helps in reviewing a patient's condition over time in hospitals. Additionally, some digital stethoscopes have wireless connectivity that enables doctors to share the results with other medical professionals or review them later. Demand for digital stethoscopes is rising among specialists as well as general hospital physicians across the globe. Thus, the digital stethoscope market size is likely to increase during the forecast period.
North America is projected to dominate the global industry during the forecast period due to the rise in adoption of digital stethoscopes in pediatric intensive care units in the region. Some of the leading players in the digital stethoscope business have launched new products in North America. This is expected to boost the market in the U.S. in the next few years.
Europe is expected to hold significant share during the forecast period, owing to the rise in demand for digital stethoscopes in the region.
The global digital stethoscope market is consolidated, with the presence of small number of leading players that control majority of the share. Prominent players in the global market are implementing various strategies for market development. They are expanding their product range and carrying out merger and acquisition activities to gain revenue benefits.
Eko Devices Inc, 3M, Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd, Rudolf Riester GmbH, American Diagnostic Corporation, Thinklabs Medical LLC, EKUORE, 3B Scientific, Telemedica Inc., AMD Global Telemedicine, and Cardionics are the major players operating in the market.
The digital stethoscope market report profiles key players in terms of product portfolio, recent developments, company overview, financial overview, business strategies, and business segments.
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Detail |
Market Size Value in 2021 |
US$ 61.2 Mn |
Market Forecast Value in 2031 |
More than US$ 118.5 Mn |
Growth Rate (CAGR) |
6.9% |
Forecast Period |
2022–2031 |
Historical Data Available for |
2017–2020 |
Quantitative Units |
US$ Mn for Value |
Market Analysis |
It includes segment analysis as well as regional level analysis. Furthermore, qualitative analysis includes drivers, restraints, opportunities, key trends, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, value chain analysis, and key trend analysis. |
Competition Landscape |
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Format |
Electronic (PDF) + Excel |
Market Segmentation |
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Regions Covered |
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Countries Covered |
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Companies Profiled |
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Customization Scope |
Available upon request |
Pricing |
Available upon request |
It was valued at US$ 61.2 Mn in 2021
It is projected to reach more than US$ 118.5 Mn by 2031
The CAGR is anticipated to be 6.9% during the forecast period
Rise in adoption of digital stethoscopes in telemedicine technology and increase in popularity of electronic stethoscopes
North America is expected to hold major share of the market during the forecast period
Eko Devices Inc, 3M, Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd, Rudolf Riester GmbH, American Diagnostic Corporation, Thinklabs Medical LLC, EKUORE, 3B Scientific, Telemedica Inc., AMD Global Telemedicine, Cardionics, and Thinklabs Medical Llc
1. Preface
1.1. Market Definition and Scope
1.2. Market Segmentation
1.3. Key Research Objectives
1.4. Research Highlights
2. Assumptions and Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary: Global Digital Stethoscope
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Segment Definition
4.1.2. Industry Evolution/Developments
4.2. Overview
4.3. Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Drivers
4.3.2. Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunities
4.4. Global Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast, 2017–2031
5. Key Insights
5.1. Key Product/Brand Analysis
5.2. Technological Advancements
5.3. Key Industry Events (Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launches)
5.4. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
6. Global Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast, By Application
6.1. Introduction & Definition
6.2. Key Findings / Developments
6.3. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
6.3.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
6.3.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
6.3.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
6.3.4. Medical Research
6.3.5. Others
6.4. Market Attractiveness By Application
7. Global Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast, By End-user
7.1. Introduction & Definition
7.2. Key Findings / Developments
7.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
7.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
7.3.2. Clinics
7.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
7.3.4. Others
7.4. Market Attractiveness By End-user
8. Global Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast, By Region
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Market Value Forecast By Region
8.2.1. North America
8.2.2. Europe
8.2.3. Asia Pacific
8.2.4. Latin America
8.2.5. Middle East & Africa
8.3. Market Attractiveness By Country/Region
9. North America Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Key Findings
9.2. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
9.2.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
9.2.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
9.2.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
9.2.4. Medical Research
9.2.5. Others
9.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
9.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
9.3.2. Clinics
9.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
9.3.4. Others
9.4. Market Value Forecast By Country, 2017–2031
9.4.1. U.S.
9.4.2. Canada
9.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.5.1. By Application
9.5.2. By End-user
9.5.3. By Country
10. Europe Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Key Findings
10.2. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
10.2.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
10.2.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
10.2.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
10.2.4. Medical Research
10.2.5. Others
10.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
10.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
10.3.2. Clinics
10.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
10.3.4. Others
10.4. Market Value Forecast By Country, 2017–2031
10.4.1. Germany
10.4.2. U.K.
10.4.3. France
10.4.4. Italy
10.4.5. Spain
10.4.6. Rest of Europe
10.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.5.1. By Application
10.5.2. By End-user
10.5.3. By Country
11. Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Key Findings
11.2. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
11.2.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
11.2.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
11.2.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
11.2.4. Medical Research
11.2.5. Others
11.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
11.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
11.3.2. Clinics
11.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
11.3.4. Others
11.4. Market Value Forecast By Country, 2017–2031
11.4.1. China
11.4.2. Japan
11.4.3. India
11.4.4. Australia & New Zealand
11.4.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.5.1. By Application
11.5.2. By End-user
11.5.3. By Country
12. Latin America Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Key Findings
12.2. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
12.2.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
12.2.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
12.2.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
12.2.4. Medical Research
12.2.5. Others
12.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
12.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
12.3.2. Clinics
12.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
12.3.4. Others
12.4. Market Value Forecast By Country, 2017–2031
12.4.1. Brazil
12.4.2. Mexico
12.4.3. Rest of Latin America
12.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.5.1. By Application
12.5.2. By End-user
12.5.3. By Country
13. Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Key Findings
13.2. Market Value Forecast By Application, 2017–2031
13.2.1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease
13.2.2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
13.2.3. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
13.2.4. Medical Research
13.2.5. Others
13.3. Market Value Forecast By End-user, 2017–2031
13.3.1. Hospitals & Primary Centers
13.3.2. Clinics
13.3.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
13.3.4. Others
13.4. Market Value Forecast By Country, 2017–2031
13.4.1. GCC Countries
13.4.2. South Africa
13.4.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
13.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
13.5.1. By Application
13.5.2. By End-user
13.5.3. By Country
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Market Player - Competitive Matrix (by tier and size of companies)
14.2. Market Share Analysis, by Company (2021)
14.3. Company Profiles
14.3.1. Eko Devices Inc
14.3.1.1. Company Overview
14.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.1.3. Financial Overview
14.3.1.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.1.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.2. 3M
14.3.2.1. Company Overview
14.3.2.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.2.3. Financial Overview
14.3.2.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.2.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.3. Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd
14.3.3.1. Company Overview
14.3.3.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.3.3. Financial Overview
14.3.3.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.3.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.4. Rudolf Riester GmbH
14.3.4.1. Company Overview
14.3.4.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.4.3. Financial Overview
14.3.4.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.4.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.5. American Diagnostic Corporation
14.3.5.1. Company Overview
14.3.5.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.5.3. Financial Overview
14.3.5.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.5.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.6. Thinklabs Medical LLC
14.3.6.1. Company Overview
14.3.6.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.6.3. Financial Overview
14.3.6.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.6.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.7. EKUORE
14.3.7.1. Company Overview
14.3.7.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.7.3. Financial Overview
14.3.7.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.7.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.8. 3B Scientific
14.3.8.1. Company Overview
14.3.8.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.8.3. Financial Overview
14.3.8.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.8.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.9. Telemedica Inc.
14.3.9.1. Company Overview
14.3.9.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.9.3. Financial Overview
14.3.9.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.9.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.10. AMD Global Telemedicine
14.3.10.1. Company Overview
14.3.10.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.10.3. Financial Overview
14.3.10.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.10.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.11. Cardionics
14.3.11.1. Company Overview
14.3.11.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.11.3. Financial Overview
14.3.11.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.11.5. SWOT Analysis
14.3.12. Thinklabs Medical Llc
14.3.12.1. Company Overview
14.3.12.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.12.3. Financial Overview
14.3.12.4. Strategic Overview
14.3.12.5. SWOT Analysis
List of Tables
Table 01: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 02: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
Table 03: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2017–2031
Table 04: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2017–2031
Table 05: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 06: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
Table 07: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Table 08: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 09: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
Table 10: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Table 11: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 12: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
Table 13: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Table 14: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 15: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
Table 16: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Table 17: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2017–2031
Table 18: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-user, 2017–2031
List of Figures
Figure 01: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) and Distribution (%), by Region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 02: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Application, 2021
Figure 03: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share, by Application, 2021
Figure 04: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by End-user, 2021
Figure 05: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share, by End-user, 2021
Figure 06: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 07: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2031
Figure 08: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 09: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease, 2017–2031
Figure 10: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 2017–2031
Figure 11: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 2017–2031
Figure 12: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Medical Research, 2017–2031
Figure 13: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Others, 2017–2031
Figure 14: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022-2031
Figure 15: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 16: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Hospitals & Primary Centers, 2017–2031
Figure 17: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Clinics, 2017–2031
Figure 18: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Ambulatory Surgery Centers, 2017–2031
Figure 19: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth (%), by Others, 2017–2031
Figure 20: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022-2031
Figure 21: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 22: Global Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region, 2022-2031
Figure 23: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2017–2031
Figure 24: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country, 2017–2031
Figure 25: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country, 2017 and 2031
Figure 26: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 27: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 28: North America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022–2031
Figure 29:North America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022–2031
Figure 30: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2017–2031
Figure 31: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Figure 32: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 33: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 34: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 34: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022–2031
Figure 35: Europe Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022–2031
Figure 36: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2017–2031
Figure 37: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Figure 38: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 39: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 40: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 41: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022–2031
Figure 42: Asia Pacific Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022–2031
Figure 43: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2017–2031
Figure 44: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Figure 45: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 46: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 47: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 48: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022–2031
Figure 49: Latin America Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022–2031
Figure 50: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2017–2031
Figure 51: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
Figure 52: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2017 and 2031
Figure 53: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by Application, 2017 and 2031
Figure 54: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Value Share Analysis, by End-user, 2017 and 2031
Figure 55: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application, 2022–2031
Figure 56: Middle East & Africa Digital Stethoscope Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-user, 2022–2031