Open AccessDesigning an optimal screening program for unknown atrial fibrillation: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Author(s) -
Mattias Aronsson,
Emma Svennberg,
Mårten Rosenqvist,
Johan Engdahl,
Faris AlKhalili,
Leif Friberg,
Viveka Frykman,
LarsÅke Levin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ep europace
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.119
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1532-2092
pISSN - 1099-5129
DOI - 10.1093/europace/eux002
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , quality adjusted life year , cost effectiveness analysis , cost–benefit analysis , cost effectiveness , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , risk analysis (engineering) , biology , ecology
The primary objective of this study was to use computer simulations to suggest an optimal age for initiation of screening for unknown atrial fibrillation and to evaluate if repeated screening will add value.
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