Economic Burden Associated With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Infections in New South Wales, Australia: A Population-Based Study Using Linked Administrative Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections are a serious complication that occurs in ~1%-3% of device recipients. However, data on total healthcare costs associated with CIED infections in Australia are scant. This study aims to comprehensively estimate the total healthcare costs of CIED infections in Australia.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included patients 18+ years diagnosed with CIED infections between July 2017 and September 2022 in New South Wales. Using linked administrative data, costs were estimated for in-hospital care, emergency department visits, outpatient services, Medicare claims, ambulance transport, and dispensed medications in the period from 28 days before to 42 days after CIED infection-related hospitalizations.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Shawon MSR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature