Table 4.
Overview of model input cost parameters.
| Event costs | Amount (int$) per 6 months | Reference |
|---|---|---|
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| Acute stroke | $938 | Birabi et al [18] |
| Post stroke | $6 | WHO CHOICE, Assumption [29] |
| Stroke death | $1,126 | Birabi et al. [18] |
| Major bleeding | $195 | WHO CHOICE, Assumption [29] |
| Major bleeding death | $778 | WHO CHOICE, Assumption [29] |
| All-cause mortality | $0 | N.A. |
| Treatment costs | Amount (int$) per 6 months | |
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| NOAC | $448 | Costs for dabigatran (local input) |
| Warfarin | $17 | Based on 5 mg/day (local input) |
| INR monitoring | $30 | Assumption |