Po-02-165 cost implications of adherence to guideline-recommended anticoagulation among patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke

Caring for patients with AF is expensive. Estimated costs account for up to 3% of total annual heath care expenditure in many developed nations. Due to an aging population, the clinical and economic burden is expected to increase over the next decade. There are limited contemporary economic data to facilitate the development of cost-efficient strategies for improving the quality of AF care.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research