Telestroke Services Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Growing Prevalence Of Strokes
- Ronak Shah
- U.S.A
- January 23, 2025

The Telestroke Services market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.72 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 15.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights’ The growth of the telestroke services market can be attributed to the growing prevalence of strokes across the globe.
According to World Stroke Organization, every year, around 15 million people suffer from stroke worldwide. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability. Additionally, growing geriatric population which is highly prone to strokes is also fueling the demand for telestroke services. For instance, according to World Health Organization, number of people aged 65 years and above are projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050 from 703 million in 2019.
Key Market Trends: Increasing adoption of telehealth: Telestroke technology enables hospitals in remote locations to access stroke expertise from academic medical centers without having to transport the patient. Continuous advancements in telecommunication technology have made telehealth more accessible and affordable. This has resulted in rising adoption of telestroke services.
Growing number of telestroke networks: There has been significant increase in number of telestroke networks which enable small community hospitals to access specialized stroke care 24/7. For example, Reach Health in U.S. has more than 380 hospital members in its network. Such networks are supporting in expanding outreach of telestroke services.
Telestroke Services Market Opportunities: By Stroke Type Insights: The ischemic strokes segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% during the forecast period. Ischemic strokes occur due to blocked or narrowed arteries carrying blood to the brain. They account for nearly 87% of all stroke cases globally. Growing geriatric population and increasing prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and other risk factors are major factors contributing to the growth of this segment.
By Platform Deployment Insights: The cloud-based segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period. Cloud-based telestroke platforms provide on-demand access to medical expertise from remote locations via internet. They enable real-time examination of patients by neurologists and cost-effective management of stroke cases. Rising uptake of telehealth and digital health services is driving the adoption of cloud-based telestroke services especially in underserved regions.
Key Market Takeaways: The telestroke services market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 15.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031, owing to increasing incidence of stroke, rising geriatric population, shortage of neurologists and growing adoption of telehealth solutions.
On the basis of stroke type, the ischemic strokes segment is expected to hold a dominant position, accounting for over 85% of the total market share.
By platform deployment, the cloud-based segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period, owing to advantages such as scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
On the basis of region, North America is expected to hold a dominant position over the forecast period, due to high awareness about telestroke services, well-established telehealth infrastructure and favorable government initiatives.
Competitor Insights:Key players operating in the telestroke services market include CEP AMERICA., Lakewood Health System, Eagle Telemedicine, Medtronic and Hopkins Medicine, among others. These players are focusing on developing innovative telestroke platforms and services to expand their market share.
Recent Developments: In June 2023 one of the top vendors partnered with a regional hospital network covering five states. This expanded their coverage area and allowed more emergency departments to access round-the-clock neurology support. In July, another large provider partnered with a telehealth company to deliver mobile stroke units equipped with telemedicine capabilities. These mobile units can reach remote and hard-to-serve communities to provide immediate virtual consults during emergencies. Partnership activity is expected to remain strong as providers look to consolidate networks and services across broader regions. More information in full report.