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Coronary artery bypass grafting: how much does it cost?
H Krueger1, J L Goncalves, F M Caruth
1Clinical Resource Management Support Group, Vancouver General Hospital, BC.
Summary
The cost of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) increased due to older patients with more diseased vessels. This study found higher CABG costs compared to previous Canadian research, even after inflation adjustment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Health Economics
Background:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a critical intervention for coronary artery disease.
- Previous Canadian studies established baseline costs for CABG procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To calculate the current cost of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
- To compare contemporary CABG costs with those reported in two earlier Canadian studies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cost-analysis study design.
- Data collected from a tertiary care referral hospital.
- Analysis of 50 patients undergoing triple or quadruple CABG in January 1989.
Main Results:
- The mean cost of CABG per patient was $14,328 (1988 Canadian dollars), ranging from $10,982 to $33,676.
- CABG costs correlated positively with patient age and the number of grafted vessels.
- Patients in this study were older, had more diseased vessels, and incurred higher treatment costs than those in prior Canadian studies, even after inflation adjustment.
Conclusions:
- The demographic profile of patients undergoing CABG has shifted towards older individuals with more complex coronary artery disease.
- These demographic changes significantly impact the overall cost of CABG.
- Further research is warranted to assess the outcomes and benefits of CABG in this evolving patient population.