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A value-based analysis of hemodynamic support strategies for high-risk heart failure patients undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention

The cost of heart disease is a growing burden on the healthcare system. As new technologies for treating heart disease become available, decision-makers need to understand their options. It is important to understand the short-term and long-term options, as well as the costs associated with these new technologies. This article uses big data analytics to take a look at the cost-effectiveness of a new heart pump technology to assist decision-makers in forming a value-based judgment relative to its application.

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