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Cost-Outcome Variation in Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support: A National Value-of-Care Analysis
Greendyk · J. D. · Allen · W. E. · Hossain · A. · Trichas · Z.
Abstract
Background: Percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) is increasingly used in critically ill patients, yet its value in relation to cost and outcomes remains unclear. We evaluated national variation in utilization, outcomes, and cost, and introduced a value of care framework integrating risk-adjusted outcomes and expenditures. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample to identify non-elective hospitalizations of critically ill patients underg
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