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Cost-effectiveness results in three patient subgroups
| Subgroup | BNP | Standard clinical assessment | Incremental cost per QALY gained (BNP vs. standard clinical Assessment) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (USD) | QALYs | Cost (USD) | QALYs | ||
| 45–55 years | $1100 | 2.07 | $1280 | 1.24 | Dominant |
| 55–65 years | $1540 | 1.65 | $1400 | 1.35 | USD 466 |
| 65–75 years | $2700 | 1.24 | $2050 | 1.02 | USD 2954 |
BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; QALYs, quality-adjusted life-years; USD, United States Dollars
