A systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses on endovascular thrombectomy in ischemic stroke patients

ConclusionsOur study reveals significant heterogeneity in previously published thrombectomy CEAs, highlighting need for better standardization in future CEAs.Key Points• All included studies concluded thrombectomy to be cost-effective, from both long- and short-term perspectives.• Only 5 out of 22 studies undertook a societal perspective, and only 1 accounted for indirect costs.• The range of value for mRS 0–2 was 0.71–0.85 quality-adjusted life year (QALY) and 0.21–0.40 QALY for mRS 3–5.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research