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Seydou Traoré, Tewendé Martine Sanre, Somnoma Jean-Baptiste Tougouma

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 21, 2024
    PubMed
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    Cardiovascular disease hospitalization costs significantly exceed patient income, impacting care access. This study highlights the financial burden of managing heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Cardiovascular disease management presents substantial financial challenges for patients.
    • Understanding hospitalization costs is crucial for assessing the economic impact on healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the direct costs associated with cardiovascular disease hospitalization.
    • To compare hospitalization expenses with patient income levels.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive, observational case series with prospective data collection.
    • Inclusion of 103 patients with cardiovascular pathologies, analyzing demographics, length of stay, and cost data.

    Main Results:

    • The average hospitalization cost was 114,015 CFAF, exceeding the average monthly income of 101,360 CFAF.

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  • Drugs, medical consumables (53.14%), and complementary examinations (29.86%) constituted the highest direct costs.
  • Heart failure was the predominant condition (61.7%), with 13.59% of patients leaving against medical advice.

    • Conclusions:

    • Direct hospitalization costs for cardiovascular diseases significantly surpass the financial capacity of most patients.
    • The findings underscore a critical gap between healthcare expenses and patient affordability, potentially affecting treatment adherence and outcomes.