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Cost-Effectiveness of Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillators

Gillian D Sanders, Mark A. Hlatky, Douglas K Owens

New England Journal of Medicine · 2005 · 542 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

Prophylactic implantation of an ICD has a cost-effectiveness ratio below 100,000 dollars per QALY gained in populations in which a significant device-related reduction in mortality has been demonstrated.

References

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Prophylactic Implantation of a Defibrillator in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Reduced Ejection Fraction

Arthur J. Moss, Wojciech Zaręba, William J. Hall et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2002 · 6.8K citations · Full text

Amiodarone or an Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator for Congestive Heart Failure

Gust H. Bardy, Kerry L. Lee, Daniel B. Mark et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2005 · 6.5K citations · Full text

Cardiac-Resynchronization Therapy with or without an Implantable Defibrillator in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure

Michael R. Bristow, Leslie A. Saxon, John Boehmer et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2004 · 5.8K citations

Improved Survival with an Implanted Defibrillator in Patients with Coronary Disease at High Risk for Ventricular Arrhythmia

Arthur J. Moss, William J. Hall, David S. Cannom et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1996 · 4.1K citations · Full text

A Comparison of Antiarrhythmic-Drug Therapy with Implantable Defibrillators in Patients Resuscitated from Near-Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmias

New England Journal of Medicine · 1997 · 3.2K citations · Full text