Cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom

McKenna, Claire; Palmer, Stephen; Rodgers, Mark; Chambers, Duncan; Hawkins, N.; Golder, Su; Van Hout, Steven; Pepper, Chris; Todd, Derick; Woolacott, Nerys

doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.147165

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Cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom

Published in Heart • Dec 18, 2008

Authors:

Claire McKenna

Stephen Palmer

Mark Rodgers

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) compared with anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) from the perspective of the UK NHS. DESIGN: Bayesian evidence synthesis and decision analytical model. METHODS: A syst...

Subject

Medicine

Quality of life (healthcare)

Quality-adjusted life year

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