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Table 1

From: Stress CMR myocardial perfusion imaging (CMR-MPI) is cost-effective compared to nuclear SPECT: a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis

 

CMR-MPI Negative or equivocal for Ischemia

SPECT Negative or equivocal for Ischemia

Cardiac Event Rate (%/2 years)

N=9 (1.3%)

N=32 (4.6%)

Need for Repeat Imaging within 2 years

N=27 (6%)

N=99 (14%)

Need for coronary angiography within 2 years

N=24 (3%)

N=155 (22%)

PCI or Bypass Surgery Performed within 2 years

N=15

N=46

Estimated Cost of SPECT or CMR-MPI (N=705)

$704,000

$598,400

Estimated Costs of Related Patient Care over 2-yrs ($)

$789,642

$3,419,355