Table 3.
Atrial fibrillation associated hospital costs (2012 $) for patients with a primary diagnosis of ischemic stroke, 2010-2012 MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters Database Inpatient Admissions1
| Population Group | Non-repeat Stroke Admissions2
(p-value) |
Repeat Stroke Admissions (p-value) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,905 (<0.001) |
3,315 (0.341) |
|
| ||
| Age: | ||
| 18-54 | 5,084 (<0.001) |
4,118 (0.537) |
| 55-64 | 4854 (<0.001) |
3,537 (0.005) |
|
| ||
| Sex: | ||
| Male | 4,902 (<0.001) |
5,785 (0.497) |
| Female | 4,898 (<0.001) |
−422 (0.894) |
|
| ||
| Length of Stay (LOS): | ||
| <5 days | 1,909 (<0.001) |
207 (0.785) |
| >=5 days | 2,238 (0.010) |
3,525 (0.489) |
Note:
1
Controlling variables are age, sex, metropolitan statistical area, region, Charlson Comorbidity Index score, and years.
2
An admission was a non-repeat stroke admission if it was the only admission for a patient during the study period of 2010-2012; otherwise, it was classified as a repeat stroke admission.