How to truly value implantable cardioverter-defibrillators technology: Up-front cost or daily cost?

Background: We calculated the daily cost of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) based on their actual longevity to prove whether the up-front cost is a reliable parameter for the ICD purchasing-process. Methods. Longevity of single chamber (SC), double chamber (DC), and biventricular (BiV...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of technology assessment in health care 2011-07, Vol.27 (3), p.201-206
Hauptverfasser:	Biffi, Mauro, Ziacchi, Matteo, Bertini, Matteo, Gardini, Beatrice, Mazzotti, Andrea, Massaro, Giulia, Martignani, Cristian, Diemberger, Igor, Boriani, Giuseppe, Corsini, Daniela
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Cardiovascular disease Cost analysis Cost control Cost-Benefit Analysis Defibrillators Defibrillators, Implantable - economics Defibrillators, Implantable - standards Health Care Costs Humans Middle Aged Statistical analysis Time Factors
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