Table 2.
Cost-effectiveness of bridge to transplant or LVAD
| Strategy | Cost | QALY | IC | IE | ICER (IC/IE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMO bridge to transplant | $1,909,702 | 12.46 | $570,785 | 2.31 | $246,629 |
| Non-bridge to transplant | $1,338,917 | 10.15 | – | – | – |
| ECMO bridge to LVAD | $2,028,565 | 6.78 | $522,585 | –4.88 | –$107,088 |
| Non-bridge to LVAD | $1,505,979 | 11.66 | – | – | – |
QALY, Quality-adjusted life years; IC, incremental cost; IE, incremental effectiveness; ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; ECMO, extracorporeal membranous oxygenation; LVAD, left ventricular assist device.