Hospital costs of ischemic stroke and TIA in the Netherlands

Conclusions:
Hospital costs are higher for inpatients and ischemic strokes compared with outpatients and TIAs, with length of stay (LOS) the most important contributor. LOS and hospital costs have substantially declined over the last 10 years, possibly due to improved hospital stroke care and efficient integrated stroke services.

Source: Neurology - June 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Buisman, L. R., Tan, S. S., Nederkoorn, P. J., Koudstaal, P. J., Redekop, W. K. Tags: Cost effectiveness/economic, Medical care, Infarction ARTICLE Source Type: research