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Cost considerations in the management of atrial fibrillation – impact of dronedarone

Authors Khaykin Y, Shamiss

Received 2 November 2011

Accepted for publication 28 December 2011

Published 6 March 2012 Volume 2012:4 Pages 67—78

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CEOR.S16675

Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 2



Yaariv Khaykin1,2, Yana Shamiss1
1Heart Rhythm Program, Southlake Regional Health Center, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; 2Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. At the societal level, AF carries an enormous cost. Strategies aimed at reducing AF morbidity and mortality and containing the associated fiscal burden are of paramount importance. This review will discuss AF treatment strategies and economics, focusing on the impact of dronedarone, a novel antiarrhythmic agent.

Keywords: antiarrhythmic, rhythm control, heart failure, ablation, costs

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