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Aortic stenosis cost-effectiveness of therapy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is more cost-effective compared to medical management among aortic stenosis patients unsuitable for surgery. Among patients suitable for surgery, surgical aortic valve replacement is more cost-effective than TAVI.[1]
Cost-effectiveness of Therapy
Cost-effectiveness of Therapy
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is more cost-effective compared to medical management among aortic stenosis patients unsuitable for surgery. Among patients suitable for surgery, surgical aortic valve replacement is more cost-effective than TAVI.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Orlando R, Pennant M, Rooney S, Khogali S, Bayliss S, Hassan A; et al. (2013). “Cost-effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis in patients who are high risk or contraindicated for surgery: a model-based economic evaluation”. Health Technol Assess. 17 (33): 1–86. doi:10.3310/hta17330. PMID 23948359.
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