Table 3

Cost-consequence analysis post-index diagnosis of HF (propensity-matched cohort)

CategoryCosts £ (mean±SD)
Non-electiveElectiveED CostOutpatientPrimary careTotal costDifference
Community £8714±16 4093755±11 344419±6864901±77729508±20 24027 298±29 470
Hospital £10 804±17 7194407±14 628472±7535341±85658759±20 95429 783±32 264+2485
  • ED, emergency department; HF, heart failure.