CABG more cost effective than PCI for patients with diabetes

Due to the prolonged recovery period and higher complication rates, the initial cost of CABG was $8,622 higher than PCI (P<.001). During 5 years of follow-up, high rates of resource use in the PCI arm, largely due to a greater number of repeat revascularization procedures and CV hospitalizations, significantly increased costs associated with the procedure. After accounting for these added costs, CABG costs remained $3,600 higher, according to Magnuson. http://www.healio.com/cardiology/diabetes/news/online/%7B7BAEBF44-94CD-4276-A0EA-03FE5F7E1BCD%7D/CABG-more-cost-effective-than-PCI-for-patients-with-diabetes