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Base–Case Results
| Costs | Life Years | QALYs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVAD | 551,934 | 12.31 | 9.77 |
| Medical management | 334,117 | 8.55 | 6.40 |
| Difference | 217,817 | 3.76 | 3.37 |
| ICER ($/LY) | 57,891 | ||
| ICER ($/QALY) | 64,632 |
LVAD, left ventricular assist device; ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; LY, life years; QALY, quality adjusted life years.
