Coût de la prise en charge des accidents vasculaires cérébraux en France

Conclusion Les AVC génèrent une dépense importante pour la collectivité, qui ne se résume pas à la prise en charge de l'évènement initial et qui va courir jusqu'au décès des patients. La prise en charge médico-sociale du handicap représente en particulier un poste important, qui reste mal connu dans le contexte français. Background In France, stroke is the first cause of acquired disability for adults, the second cause of dementia and the third cause of death. Nonetheless, their economic burden for society is insufficiently documented. Aims The aim of the study was to synthetize existing published data on the cost of stroke in France. Methods A literature review of all studies published since 2000 and related to the cost of stroke in France was performed. Results Total annual expenditures funded by social security was Billion 8.7 € in 2007. Expenditures for the first year after the event was around one-third of this amount, whereas health care expenditures for patients beyond the first year and social services represented each another third. Depending on sources and nature of the initial event, the direct medical cost for the first year ranged between € 7,839 for a mild ischemic stroke to € 41,437 for a severe haemorrhagic stroke. Conclusion The review confirms the important economic burden of stroke for the French society. This burden goes beyond the expenditures incurred for the initial event. In particular, the management of disability represen...
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research