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The Cost Effectiveness of LAA Exclusion
Bahij Kreidieh1, Moisés Rodríguez Mañero1, Sergio H Ibarra Cortez1
1Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital Research Institute, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.
Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
|December 3, 2016
Summary
Left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion offers stroke prevention comparable to anticoagulants with fewer bleeding risks. Cost-effectiveness analyses are crucial for optimizing healthcare resource allocation for these LAA exclusion strategies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Economics
- Medical Interventions
Background:
- Left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion is a growing alternative to oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention.
- This method offers reduced bleeding risk and improved patient compliance.
- Limited healthcare funding necessitates economic evaluations of LAA exclusion.
Conclusions:
- LAA exclusion is an attractive alternative for stroke prevention.
- Cost-effectiveness studies are vital for guiding clinical and policy decisions.
- Optimizing resource allocation requires understanding the economic impact of LAA exclusion strategies.
