How a thrombectomy service can reduce hospital deficit: a cost-effectiveness study
How a thrombectomy service can reduce hospital deficit: a cost-effectiveness study (BMC).
There is level 1 evidence for cerebral thrombectomy with thrombolysis in acute large vessel occlusion. Many hospitals are now contemplating setting up this life-saving service. For the hospital, however, the first treatment is associated with an initial high cost to cover the procedure.
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Mechanical thrombectomy improved patient outcome, reduced length of
hospitalisation and, even without procedural reimbursement, significantly
reduced cost to the thrombectomy providing hospital.
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Quelle: BMC, 04.11.2022