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A Health Economic Evaluation of Using N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-Pro BNP) in Acute Heart Failure

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Heart Failure
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: NT-Pro BNP
Registration Number
NCT03669198
Lead Sponsor
Heart Failure Biomarker Group
Brief Summary

Cardiac biomarkers have dramatically impacted the way HF patients are evaluated and managed. In fact, the role of biomarkers has developed to better differentiate HF against other diseases and, to timely initiate and influence more accurate diagnosis (rule out) and treatments, to predict the onset of future HF, to risk-stratify affected patients, and to serve as a tool to guide intensity of therapy. NT-proBNP has become validated biomarkers with highest guideline recommendation (class I) and independent predictors for re-hospitalization and mortality in HF patients. However, many Indonesian cardiologists do not use of those biomarkers, mostly due to limited available cardiac biomarkers for the cost effective heart failure management. We evaluate 2 alternative treatments which one that more cost-effective between biomarker's guided therapy and without biomarker.

Detailed Description

With growing demands on limited health care budgets, optimal resource allocation in HF patients is essential. Although NT pro BNP is proposed to be effective for the evaluation and management patients with heart failure, no data exist about cost-effectiveness analysis that are based on practice patterns endorsed by universal coverage systems in Indonesia (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional). Because NT-proBNP therapy guidance in HF is believed to create additional costs, it is not yet broadly applicable. Its why we need to elaborate this issue.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
56
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged 18-75 years
  • The primary diagnosis at the Emergency Department (ED) is acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)
  • Using the national health insurance
  • Willing to be followed for 3 months
  • Willing to sign informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe life-threatening comorbidities with a life expectancy of <2 years
  • Acute heart failure other than ADHF such as acute pulmonary edema, acute heart failure in the setting of acute coronary syndrome, cardiogenic shock, right heart failure, and hypertensive heart failure
  • ADHF accompanied by sepsis, liver disease, lung disease with severe radiological findings, mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, congenital heart disease, idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, lung emboli, severe respiratory failure, and severe burns
  • Patients admitted to ICVCU (Intensive Cardiovascular Care Unit)
  • Patients did not take medication regularly and controls routinely.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
NT-pro BNP groupNT-Pro BNPSubjects who be included in NT-pro BNP group examined NT-pro BNP in the ED to determine the baseline level and prior to discharge for determine the percent decline from baseline level. Patients in the NT-pro BNP group can be discharged if the NT-pro BNP level decreased ≥ 30% from baseline. If the target percent decline is not met, we will do intensification of therapy according to the algorithm
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rehospitalization rate3 months after discharge

Percentage of patients who readmit and are hospitalized because of heart failure (%)

Mortality rate3 months after discharge

Percentage of patients who are death post discharge (%)

Emergency department visit3 months after discharge

Percentage of patients who readmit and are not hospitalized because of heart failure (%)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CostAdmission to hospital until 3 months after discharge

Total cost include cost of hospitalization, cost of rehospitalization and cost of emergency department visit (Rupiah)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Heart Failure Biomarker Group

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Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

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