Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in today's economic climate; a cost effectiveness analysis
2011
Cost Effectiveness of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sample size: 361
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hegde Vinayak A, Mikolich J Ronald, Doyle Mark, Rathi Vikas K, Yamrozik June A, Williams Ronald B, Biederman Robert
Primary Institution: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Hypothesis
Results of CMR would independently impact patient management in a cost effective manner.
Conclusion
CMR contributes to patient management and has a significant impact on therapeutic decisions in a cost effective way.
Supporting Evidence
- 71% of patients showed a significant impact based on CMR results.
- 27% of patients received a new diagnosis due to CMR.
- CMR avoided invasive procedures in 38 patients.
- CMR prevented layered testing in 26 patients.
- Total benefit from CMR was $1248,939.
- Total loss from CMR was $415,902.
- Net savings for the study group was $833,037.
Takeaway
This study shows that using a special heart scan called CMR can help doctors make better decisions and save money.
Methodology
Retrospective review of charts of patients undergoing CMR exams at two centers.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing CMR exams at two centers in Western Pennsylvania.
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