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Cost of an emerging epidemic: an economic analysis of atrial fibrillation in the UK
Heart · 2004 · Vol. 90(3) · pp. 286–292
Simon Stewart(University of South Australia)Niamh Murphy(Western Infirmary)Andrew Walker(University of Glasgow)Alistair McGuire(Department of Health and Social Care)John J.V. McMurray✉(Western Infirmary)
Abstract
AF is an extremely costly public health problem.
Atrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeHealthcare cost, quality, practicesMedicineEurosPopulationPublic healthMedical prescriptionHealth economicsHealth careEpidemiologyEnvironmental healthTotal cost
MeSH terms
AgedAmbulatory CareAtrial FibrillationCommunity Health ServicesCost-Benefit AnalysisHealth ExpendituresFamily PracticeFemaleUnited KingdomHospitalizationHumansLong-Term CareMaleMiddle AgedNursing Homes
Funding
- British Heart Foundation
- National Health and Medical Research Council
Citations
590
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