Wait-times Benchmarks for risk-based prioritization in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: a simulation study.
Rafael N MirandaPeter C AustinStephen E FremesMamas Andreas MamasManeesh K SudDavid M J NaimarkHarindra C WijeysunderaPublished in: European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes (2024)
Prioritizing higher-risk patients with faster access leads to better health outcomes, however this also results in unacceptably long wait-times for the non-prioritized groups in settings with limited capacity. Decision-makers must be aware of these implications when developing and implementing waitlist prioritization strategies.