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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67i2.4361
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Vol. 67 No. 2
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Vũ, H. T. N., Tuấn, L. H., Hưng, H. C., Kiệt, C. K., & Khanh, T. V. (2026). ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEART FAILURE TREATMENT COSTS AT LE VAN THINH HOSPITAL. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(2). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67i2.4361

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEART FAILURE TREATMENT COSTS AT LE VAN THINH HOSPITAL

Hoang Thy Nhac Vu1,2, Le Hong Tuan1, Ha Chau Hung2, Chung Khang Kiet2, Tran Van Khanh1
1 Le Van Thinh Hospital
2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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Abstract

Objective: To identify factors associated with the treatment costs of heart failure at Le Van Thinh Hospital.


Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using retrospective data from 2,386 treatment episodes of heart failure in 2024. Multivariate linear regression analysis was applied to determine cost-related factors, with the dependent variable being the total treatment cost per episode (log-transformed). Independent variables included age, sex, type of treatment, length of stay, and specific health conditions (atrial fibrillation, stent placement, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease).


Results: The study sample consisted of 2,226 outpatient episodes (93.2%) and 160 inpatient episodes (6.8%). The mean cost per outpatient treatment was 794,000 ± 321,000 VND, while the median cost per inpatient treatment was 5,353,000 VND. Medications accounted for 85.8% of outpatient costs and 37.8% of inpatient costs. The multivariate linear regression model (R² = 0.847) indicated that higher costs were associated with inpatient treatment (+179.4%), stent placement (+16.5%), heart failure with type 2 diabetes (+30.3%), and each additional day of hospitalization (+21.9%).


Conclusion: Treatment costs of heart failure can be estimated based on patients’ specific health conditions, which may support financial planning and cost management.

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Heart failure, treatment costs, health economic analysis, Le Van Thinh Hospital, Vietnam.

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