Implant rates of cardiac implantable electrical devices in Europe: A systematic literature review

Cinzia Valzania, Aleksandra Torbica (), Rosanna Tarricone, Francisco Leyva and Giuseppe Boriani

Health Policy, 2016, vol. 120, issue 1, 1-15

Abstract: In recent years, indications for cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs) have broadened; however, budget constraints can significantly impact patient access to these life-saving health technologies.

Keywords: Pacemaker; Implantable defibrillator; Cardiac resynchronization therapy; Implant rates; Registries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2015.11.001

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