PND22 Cost-Utility of Mechanical Thrombectomy after Thrombolysis in Ischemic-Stroke Due to Large Vessel Oclussion in Obras Sociales and Empresas De Medicina Prepaga in Argentina

Stroke is responsible for mortality and long-term disability in Argentina. Available treatments for stroke due to Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) are Thrombolysis (IV-tPA) and Mechanical Thrombectomy (MT), although the last with low penetration rates despite its international economic value profile. A Cost-Utility Analysis (CUA) was conducted to estimate the economic value of incorporating MT into the existing spectrum of treatments.

Source: Value in Health - June 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: P. Lylyk, J. Cirio, C. Toranzo, E.C. Aiello, D. Paredes, J. Valencia Source Type: research