P5243Indirect costs of acute myocardial infarction in Portugal

Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Portugal. The high incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is also a major problem, particularly due to the economic burden caused by productivity losses (indirect costs) associated with temporary absence from work,...

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Published in:European heart journal 2019-10, Vol.40 (Supplement_1)
Main Authors: Timoteo, A T, Gouveia, M, Soares, C, Ferreira, R C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Portugal. The high incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is also a major problem, particularly due to the economic burden caused by productivity losses (indirect costs) associated with temporary absence from work, not yet sufficiently studied in Portugal. Our objective was to quantify the indirect costs of AMI in the first year after admission. Methods All consecutive patients admitted in a single center with
ISSN:0195-668X
1522-9645
DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0216