Comparison of cost-effectiveness between the Ross operation and cAVR
cAVR | Ross | Incremental values Ross vs AVR | |
Costs | £33 812 (£31 028 to £39 845) | £46 135 (£44 267 to £48 263) | £12 323 (£6108 to £15 972) |
QALYs | 11.5 (10.4 to 13.3) | 15.2 (14.4 to 15.9) | 3.66 (1.81 to 4.76) |
NMB at £20 000 | £196 385 (£177 231 to £227 366) | £257 337 (£241 933 to £270 844) | £60 952 (£30 236 to £79 464) |
NMB at £50 000 | £541 679 (£490 382 to £627 964) | £712 545 (£672 962 to £748 287) | £170 866 (£84 507 to £222 263) |
Values represent means and CI in brackets.
cAVR, conventional aortic valve replacement;NMB, net monetary benefit; QALYs, quality-adjusted life year.