The Cost of Waiting for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is a prevalent valvular disorder necessitating timely intervention, particularly when symptomatic. Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is the recommended treatment, but delays in access to AVR are common and linked to adverse outcomes and increased health care costs. This...

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Published in:	Structural Heart
Main Authors:	Ankur Sethi, MD, Sammy Elmariah, MD, MPH, Candace Gunnarsson, EdD, MA, Michael Ryan, MS, Soumya Chikermane, PhD, Christin Thompson, PhD, Mark Russo, MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-11-01
Subjects:	Costs Severe Aortic Stenosis Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2474870624000691