Table 1.
Inputs related to alternative screening strategies
| Parameter | 12-lead ECG, one-time | Z14 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of undiagnosed AF detected by screening | 0.63% | 3.00% | Svennberg 2015 [13] |
| Proportion of patients detected with paroxysmal AF | 20.24%a | 83.33% | Svennberg 2015 [13] |
| Cost associated with screening (one-time) | $73b | $154c | CMS (physician fee schedule) [40]; Aronsson 2015 [22] |
AF atrial fibrillation, ECG electrocardiogram, Z14 Zenicor screening for 14 days
aEstimated based on proportion of patients detected with paroxysmal AF among patients screened with Zenicor for 14 days
bCost per screening and interpretation (codes CPT 93005 and CPT 93010)
cConverted from 2014 Euros to USD (1.00 Euro = 1.38 USD) and inflated to 2016 estimates (factor of 1.0506)