Open AccessThe Impact of Cryoballoon Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation on Healthcare Utilization and Costs: An Economic Analysis From the FIRE AND ICE Trial
Author(s) -
Chun K. R. Julian,
Brugada Josep,
Elvan Arif,
Gellér Laszlo,
Busch Matthias,
Barrera Alberto,
Schilling Richard J.,
Reynolds Matthew R.,
Hokanson Robert B.,
Holbrook Reece,
Brown Benedict,
Schlüter Michael,
Kuck KarlHeinz
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.006043
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , emergency medicine , psychological intervention , atrial fibrillation , ablation , catheter ablation , health care , surgery , nursing , economics , economic growth
This study sought to assess payer costs following cryoballoon or radiofrequency current (RFC) catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the randomized FIRE AND ICE trial.