A cost-effectiveness analysis model of Preventicus atrial fibrillation screening from the point of view of statutory health insurance in Germany
Abstract Background With atrial fibrillation (AF) the risk of stroke is 4.2-fold increased to a comparable population without AF. This risk decreases by up to 70% if AF is detected early enough and effective stroke preventive measures are taken as recommended by international guidelines. Long-term s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Health Economics Review |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13561-020-00274-z |