Quality adjusted life years (QALY) for older subjects with atrial fibrillation
| Patient Group | QALY | |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | No Therapy | |
| Age >75 years, concurrent NSAID and PPI/misoprostol, no risk factors for GI bleed | 7.84 | 7.39 |
| Age >65 years, no other risk factors for stroke | 11.5 | 11.8 |
Selected groups from analyses using the Markov model (Desbiens, 2002; Man-Son-Hing and Laupacis, 2002). GI, gastrointestinal; PPI, proton pump inhibitor.