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Patients' health care resources utilization and costs estimation across cardiovascular risk categories: insights from the LATINO study.

Authors :
Gavina, Cristina
Borges, Alexandra
Afonso-Silva, Marta
Fortuna, Inês
Canelas-Pais, Mariana
Amaral, Rita
Costa, Inês
Seabra, Daniel
Araújo, Francisco
Taveira-Gomes, Tiago
Source :
Health Economics Review; 9/12/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is a global public health concern. This study aimed to estimate the healthcare resource utilization (HRU) and costs stratified by cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk categories using real-world evidence, in a regional population in Portugal. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study, using data from Electronic Health Records between 2017 and 2021. Patients aged ≥ 40 years, and with at least one general practitioner (GP) appointment in the 3 years before 31st of December 2019, were included. CVD risk categories were determined based on 2021 ESC prevention guidelines. HRU encompassed hospital data (hospitalizations, outpatient and emergency room visits) and GP appointments. Total direct costs per patient were calculated based on the reference cost of the Portuguese legislation for payment methodology on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs). Results: Analysis of 3 122 695 episodes, revealed consistent HRU and costs across the five years. Very high-risk patients, showed higher HRU, particularly in hospital admissions. Costs tended to rise with higher CVD risk level. Very high-risk patients with ASCVD had higher costs for hospital admissions, while low-to-moderate risk patients had higher costs for GP visits. Despite a smaller proportion, very high-risk patients with prior ASCVD represent the highest costs per patient across healthcare settings (from 115€ in emergency visits to 2 673€ in hospitalizations), followed by very high-risk patients without prior ASCVD (ASCVD-risk equivalents). Conclusion: This study revealed a substantial HRU and costs by patients with very high CVD risk, particularly those with prior ASCVD. Moreover, ASCVD-risk equivalents emerge as notable consumers, emphasizing the importance of risk assessment and preventive measures in cost-effective management of these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21911991
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Health Economics Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179605352
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-024-00550-2