1995 and 2000 costs for atrial fibrillation in the UK
| Cost component | 1995 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| OPD, outpatient department. | ||
| £1 = ~€1.4. | ||
| General practitioner consultations | ||
| Clinic visit | £15 | £22 |
| Domiciliary visit | £52 | £59 |
| General practitioner referred OPD consultations | ||
| Cardiology review | £108 | £120 |
| Anticoagulation visits | ||
| Clinic visit | £16 | £19 |
| International normalised ratio check | £5 | £7 |
| Hospital costs (per diem) | ||
| Geriatric unit | £113 | £127 |
| General medical unit | £192 | £220 |
| Intensive care unit | £1114 | £1385 |
| Post-discharge OPD consultations | ||
| Cardiology review | £108 | £120 |
| General medical review | £75 | £84 |
| Post-discharge nursing home care | ||
| Residential care (per week) | £272 | £332 |