Cost-effectiveness of a cascade screening program for the early detection of familial hypercholesterolemia

Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 260 - 271
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Abstract
Background null Although familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) confers a high risk of coronary artery disease, most patients are undiagnosed, and little is known about the efficiency of genetic cascade screening programs at national level. null Objective null The aim of the study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of a national genetic cascade screening program in Spain. null Methods null An economic evaluation was performed using a decision...
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Title
Cost-effectiveness of a cascade screening program for the early detection of familial hypercholesterolemia
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Volume
11
Issue
1
Pages
260 - 271
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