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An economic evaluation of clopidogrel in patients with vascular disease

Posted on:2000-06-30Degree:M.ScType:Thesis
University:University of Toronto (Canada)Candidate:Tran, ChauFull Text:PDF
GTID:2464390014465209Subject:Economics
Abstract/Summary:
An economic evaluation was undertaken to estimate costs and survival outcomes with clopidogrel, a novel antiplatelet vs comparator drug treatment in patients with ischemic stroke (IS), myocardial infarction (MI) or peripheral arterial disease (PAD).;From a decision analytic model, the use of clopidogrel (;This comprehensive economic evaluation assists in quantifying the "value" and defining rational prescribing guidelines of a new therapy.
Keywords/Search Tags:Economic evaluation, Clopidogrel
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