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Cost considerations in the management of atrial fibrillation – impact of dronedarone
Author(s) -
Yaariv Khaykin,
Shamiss
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinicoeconomics and outcomes research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.591
H-Index - 27
ISSN - 1178-6981
DOI - 10.2147/ceor.s16675
Subject(s) - dronedarone , medicine , atrial fibrillation , management of atrial fibrillation , cardiology , intensive care medicine , amiodarone
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. At the societal level, AF carries an enormous cost. Strategies aimed at reducing AF morbidity and mortality and containing the associated fiscal burden are of paramount importance. This review will discuss AF treatment strategies and economics, focusing on the impact of dronedarone, a novel antiarrhythmic agent.

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