Comparison of the treatment practice and hospitalization cost of percutaneous coronary intervention between a teaching hospital and a general hospital in Malaysia: A cross sectional study.
Kun Yun LeeWan Azman Wan AhmadEe Vien LowSiow Yen LiauLawrence AnchahSyuhada HamzahHoung-Bang LiewRosli B Mohd AliOmar IsmailTiong Kiam OngMas Ayu SaidMaznah DahluiPublished in: PloS one (2017)
The high PCI consumables cost highlighted the importance of cost-effective purchasing mechanism. Findings on the heterogeneity of the patients, treatment practice and hospitalization cost between TH and GH are vital for formulation of cost-saving strategies to ensure sustainable and equitable cardiac service in Malaysia.
Keyphrases
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- healthcare
- acute coronary syndrome
- end stage renal disease
- coronary artery disease
- acute myocardial infarction
- chronic kidney disease
- st segment elevation myocardial infarction
- ejection fraction
- emergency department
- atrial fibrillation
- physical activity
- left ventricular
- risk factors
- combination therapy
- quality improvement
- patient reported outcomes
- electronic health record