Implantable cardioverter defibrillator: experience in Catalonia (1989-1995) and elements of its evaluation
Pons JM, Granados A
Record ID 31998008696
Catalan, English, Spanish
Authors' objectives:
To analyse experience in Catalonia with the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), to shape its future utilization and to analyse the elements to be considered in the assessment of this health technology.
Authors' recommendations:
The data obtained in Catalonia as regards the use of ICD do not substantially differ from those referred to in other contexts. During the period observed, there was an important technological change and an increase of its diffusion in several countries. Its high unit cost, its broad diffusion and its potential trends pose a challenge to health care systems.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
1997
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Spain
MeSH Terms
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Defibrillators, Implantable
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agencia de Qualitat i Avaluacio Sanitries de Catalunya
Contact Address:
Antoni Parada, CAHTA, Roc Boronat, 81-95 (2nd floor), 08005 Barcelona, Spain, Tel. +34 935 513 928, Fax: +34 935 517 510
Contact Name:
direccio@aatrm.catsalut.net / aparada@aatrm.catsalut.net
Contact Email:
direccio@aatrm.catsalut.net / aparada@aatrm.catsalut.net
Copyright:
Catalan Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Research
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