Journal article
The cost implications of an early versus delayed invasive strategy in acute coronary syndromes: the TIMACS study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Timing of Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes (TIMACS) trial demonstrated that early invasive intervention (within 24 hours) was similar to a delayed approach (after 36 hours) overall but improved outcomes were seen in patients at high risk. However, the cost implications of an early versus delayed invasive strategy are unknown.
METHODS AND RESULTS: A third-party perspective of direct cost was chosen and United States …
Authors
Bainey KR; Gafni A; Rao-Melacini P; Tong W; Steg PG; Faxon DP; Lamy A; Granger CB; Yusuf S; Mehta SR
Journal
Journal of Medical Economics, Vol. 17, No. 6, pp. 415–422
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
6 2014
DOI
10.3111/13696998.2014.911184
ISSN
1369-6998