Cost-effectiveness of the convergent procedure and catheter ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

201421 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Kenneth C. Civello · Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Melissa Martinson · Health Technomics (United States)

David C. Kress · Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Abstract

The convergent procedure results in superior maintenance of post-ablation sinus rhythm with fewer repeat ablation procedures compared to catheter ablation, leading to lower cost and higher QALYs after 5 years.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Medical Economics

Volume 17, Issue 7, pp. 481-491

DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2014.911185

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