Cost-effectiveness analysis of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy

Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become the dominant devices for mechanical circulatory support, but their cost-effectiveness is undetermined. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of continuous-flow devices for destination therapy versus optimal medical management i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Circulation. Heart failure 2012-01, Vol.5 (1), p.10-16
Hauptverfasser:	Rogers, Joseph G, Bostic, Robin R, Tong, Kuo B, Adamson, Rob, Russo, Mark, Slaughter, Mark S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cost-Benefit Analysis Heart Failure - economics Heart Failure - mortality Heart Failure - therapy Heart-Assist Devices - economics Humans Insurance, Health, Reimbursement - economics Medicare - economics Prospective Payment System - economics Quality of Life Quality-Adjusted Life Years Survival Rate Treatment Outcome United States
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