Quality of life and cost consequence of delays in endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke in China

ConclusionsEarlier treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients with EVT in China increases lifetime QALYs and the economic value of care without any net increase in lifetime costs. Thus, healthcare policies should aim to improve efficiency of pre-hospital and in-hospital workflow processes to reduce the onset-to-puncture duration in China.
Source: Health Economics Review - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research