Hemoadsorption Using CytoSorb^® in Patients with Infective Endocarditis: A German-Based Budget Impact Analysis.

ABSTRACT: A considerable number of infective endocarditis (IE) patients require cardiac surgery with an increased risk for postoperative sepsis. Intraoperative hemoadsorption may diminish the risk of postoperative hyperinflammation with potential economic implications for intensive care unit (ICU) occupation. The present study aimed to theoretically investigate the budget impact of a reduced length of ICU stay in IE patients treated with intraoperative hemoadsorption in the German healthcare system. Data on ICU occupation were extrapolated from a retrospective study on IE patients treated with hemoadsorption. An Excel-based budget impact model was developed to simulate the patient course over the ICU stay. A base-case scenario without therapy reimbursement and a scenario with full therapy reimbursem

SUBMITTER: Rao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10531588 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature