In the September 2013 issue of the Brazilian Journal of Invasive Cardiology (RBCI 21-3), in the article “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for the Treatment of Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis in Inoperable Patients under the Perspective of the Brazilian Supplemental Health System – Cost-Effectiveness Analysis” by Queiroga et al. (Rev Bras Cardiol Invasiva. 2013;21(3):438–9), which reads:
On page 213
In a standard scenario, where the cost of TAVI was estimated at R$ 65,000, the ICER value (cost/life-year saved) at 5 years was R$ 72,520.65. When the time horizon was adjusted to 10 years, this amount decreased to R$ 41,653.01.
It should read as follows: In a standard scenario, in which the cost of the valvular prosthesis was set at R$ 65,000, the ICER value (cost/life-year saved) at five years was R$ 90,161.29. When the time horizon was adjusted to ten years, this value decreased to R$ 55,130.84.
On pages 213-214
In a standard scenario, where the cost of TAVI was estimated as R$ 65 million, the ICER value (cost/year of life saved) in five years was R$ 72,520.65. When the time horizon was adjusted for ten years, this amount decreased to R$ 41,653.01.
It should read as follows: In a standard scenario, where the cost of the valvular prosthesis was estimated as R$ 65,000.00, the ICER value (cost/year of life saved) in five years was R$ 90,161.29. When the time horizon was adjusted for ten years, this amount decreased to R$ 55,130.84.
On page 217
Additionally, the valvular prosthesis value was altered between R$30,000 and R$65,000 (base case value). The ICER results of this analysis in the time horizon of five years with this change in cost of the valvular prosthesis varied between R$ 49,770.00 and R$ 85,957.00. The values for each alteration are described in Figure 3.
It should read as follows: Additionally, the valvular prosthesis value was altered between R$ 30,000 and R$ 65,000 (base case value). The ICER results of this analysis in the time horizon of five years with this change in cost of the valvular prosthesis varied between R$ 53,975.00 and R$ 90,161.29. The values for each alteration are described in Figure 3.
On page 219
As demonstrated in this study, the ICER of TAVI is between R$ 49,770 and R$ 85,957/year of life saved, varying mainly due to the price of the prosthesis used in this procedure. This number, however, is below the limit commonly accepted as a criterion for incorporation, which is US$ 50,000.
It should read as follows: As demonstrated in this study, the ICER of TAVI is between R$ 53,975.00 and R$ 90,161.29/life-year saved, varying mainly due to the price of the prosthesis used in this procedure. This number, however, is below the limit commonly accepted as a criterion for incorporation, which is US$ 50,000.