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Cost-effectiveness of Extracorporeal CPR for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Trial-based Markov Model With a Lifetime Horizon

An INCEPTION trial-based model projected ECPR costs and quality-adjusted survival over 20 years. The reported ICER was €242,122 per QALY, with a 46% probability

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Oct 12, 2026

Preoperative Anemia Management and Its Economic Impact on Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery

Predictors and Economic Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Simulated Cost Reduction Model for Preoperative Anemia Management

This retrospective cohort study of 661 elective cardiac surgery patients identified preoperative anemia as the strongest independent predictor of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion

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Feb 16, 2026