The ramifications of stroke can be devastating for patients and costly for health plans. Stroke is the third
most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term morbidity.
The mean lifetimecost of ischemic stroke in the United States is estimated
to be $140,048.93AF is one of the 20 medical conditions identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services and the National Quality Forum that imposeheavy health burdens on patients and collectively
These figures highlight the need for improved management of AF to reduce the incidence of stroke.
account for more than 95% of Medicare’s costs.