Table 4:

Expected cost burden per additional infarct volumea

Increased Stroke Burden (mL)Expected Increase in Hospitalization CostNet Expected Cost IncreaseCost per Additional 1 mL of Stroke Burden
10.37%$75.11$75.11
103.75%$763.75$76.38
5020.23%$4116.33$82.33
10044.54%$9065.25$90.65
15073.78%$15,015.15$100.10
200108.93%$22,168.52$110.84
247.2b148.61%$30,244.13$122.35
300202.00%$41,108.50$137.03
350263.09%$53,539.62$152.97
400336.52%$68,485.11$171.21
413.3c358.44%$72,946.41$176.50
  • a With reference to mean cost = $20,351.23 and primary multivariable analysis (Table 3), holding all variables constant while increasing the FIV.

  • b Range of FIVs observed (fifth–95th percentile).

  • c Full range of observed FIVs (0–100th percentile).