The cost of implantable defibrillators: perceptions and reality
Why the study?
Are financial reasons adequate explanations for the failure to implement European guidelines for ICD implantation?
Population
Patients eligible for implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy for primary and secondary prevention of…
Comparison
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy vs Pharmacotherapy
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Financial concerns may not explain ICD guideline non-adherence; leaves open non-cost barriers for implementation research.
Structured PICO
Are financial reasons adequate explanations for the failure to implement European guidelines for ICD implantation?
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Population
Patients eligible for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy for primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death
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Intervention
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy
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Comparator
Pharmacotherapy
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Outcome
Cost difference and healthcare budget utilization
Financial concerns are not an accurate or adequate explanation for the underutilization of ICDs according to European guidelines.
Cite This Study
Camm et al. (2006) studied this question.