COST ANALYSIS OF CATH LAB PROCEDURES DONE AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF NORTH INDIA

Cardiovascular Diseases in the community as a whole call for a detailed cost analysis of invasive procedures done in our hospital to have a broad over- view of financial implications these diseases have on people. Methodology:A prospective observational study was carried out for a period of one year to do a cost analysis of invasive cardiac procedures done at our hospital. Results:Costs were divided into direct and in-direct costs. It was found that CAG was the most expensive of all the procedures and material cost incurred was the highest followed by the rest. Conclusion: A well planned team approach is needed to manage these cases within the financial reach of general masses.