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Association between income and likelihood of right heart catheterization in individuals with pulmonary hypertension: A US claims database analysis

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Abstract We used a US‐based administrative claims database to determine associations between annual household income and the likelihood of right heart catheterization (RHC) among individuals with pulmonary hypertension. Those with… Click to show full abstract

Abstract We used a US‐based administrative claims database to determine associations between annual household income and the likelihood of right heart catheterization (RHC) among individuals with pulmonary hypertension. Those with annual household income < $40,000 were 19% less likely to receive RHC compared to individuals with annual household income ≥ $100,000 (p < 0.0001).

Keywords: right heart; likelihood right; claims database; heart catheterization; income likelihood; income

Journal Title: Pulmonary Circulation
Year Published: 2022

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