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Cost-effectiveness of implantable cardioverter defibrillators relative to amiodarone for...

Authors :
Owens, Douglas K.
Sanders, Gillian D.
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine. 01/01/97, Vol. 126 Issue 1, p1. 12p. 2 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Compares the cost-effectiveness of a third-generation implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) with that of empirical amiodarone treatment for preventing sudden cardiac death among high-risk patients. Model description; Quality-adjusted life-years gained; Sensitivity analysis of ICD therapy; Effects of ICD on mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
126
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9707113253
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-126-1-199701010-00001