The global plasmapheresis market is likely to grow at a steady CAGR of over 7% during the forecast period 2017-2026, and reach a valuation of over US$ 1.5 Bn by the end of 2026. The market is likely to be impacted by a range of macro-economic and micro-economic factors. Increasing emphasis on upgrading healthcare infrastructure, combined with higher awareness on treating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and autoimmune diseases are the key factors that will lead to increasing adoption of plasmapheresis as a first line of treatment. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine, the prevalence rate of TTP is in the range of 1.7 to 11 cases per million population in the U.S. In addition to TTP, increase in prevalence of autoimmune diseases and advancement in plasmapheresis is likely to drive the growth of the market during the assessment period in the U.S. The market in Europe is likely to mimic the U.S. in terms of key driving factors, whereas greater emphasi...