PSA Parameters Technical Report

IXA-001 Hypertension Microsimulation Model

Document Version: 1.0 Date: February 2026 CHEERS 2022 Compliance: Items 20, 21 (Uncertainty Characterization)

Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive compendium of all parameters subject to probabilistic sensitivity analysis (PSA) in the IXA-001 hypertension microsimulation model. The model incorporates 47 uncertain parameters across 8 categories, with correlated sampling using Cholesky decomposition for structurally related parameters.

Key Features

Dual uncertainty framework: First-order (patient heterogeneity) and second-order (parameter uncertainty)
Common Random Numbers (CRN): Variance reduction for treatment comparisons
Correlated sampling: 4 correlation groups with empirical correlation matrices
Convergence: 1,000 iterations recommended (Monte Carlo SE < 2% of mean)

1. Distribution Selection Rationale

1.1 Distribution Type by Parameter Nature

Parameter Type	Distribution	Rationale
Treatment effects (mmHg)	Normal	Symmetric, unbounded; based on trial estimates
Relative risks / Hazard ratios	Lognormal	Positive-valued, multiplicative; log-linear in Cox models
Costs ($)	Gamma	Positive-valued, right-skewed; standard for cost data
Utilities (0-1)	Beta	Bounded [0,1]; natural for proportions
Probabilities	Beta	Bounded [0,1]; conjugate prior for binomial
Multipliers / Modifiers	Lognormal	Positive-valued, multiplicative effects
Bounded multipliers	Uniform	When only range is known, no distributional assumption

1.2 Parameter Derivation Methods

Method of Moments (Gamma, Beta):

Gamma:  shape = mean² / variance
        scale = variance / mean

Beta:   alpha = mean × ((mean × (1-mean) / variance) - 1)
        beta = (1-mean) × ((mean × (1-mean) / variance) - 1)

Lognormal from CI:

mu = log(median)
sigma = (log(upper_95) - log(lower_95)) / (2 × 1.96)

2. Complete Parameter Inventory

2.1 Treatment Effects (Blood Pressure Reduction)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`ixa_sbp_reduction`	Normal	μ=20.0, σ=2.0	20.0 mmHg	[16.1, 23.9]	Phase III trial
`ixa_dbp_reduction`	Normal	μ=12.0, σ=1.5	12.0 mmHg	[9.1, 14.9]	Phase III trial
`spiro_sbp_reduction`	Normal	μ=9.0, σ=1.5	9.0 mmHg	[6.1, 11.9]	PATHWAY-2
`spiro_dbp_reduction`	Normal	μ=5.0, σ=1.0	5.0 mmHg	[3.0, 7.0]	PATHWAY-2
`background_sbp_reduction`	Normal	μ=15.0, σ=2.0	15.0 mmHg	[11.1, 18.9]	Standard care meta-analysis

Code Reference: src/psa.py:45-89

2.2 Phenotype Response Modifiers

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`pa_ixa_response_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.262, σ=0.10	1.30	[1.07, 1.58]	Aldosterone pathway affinity
`pa_spiro_response_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.336, σ=0.12	1.40	[1.10, 1.78]	MR antagonist in PA
`ras_response_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.095, σ=0.08	1.10	[0.94, 1.29]	RAS etiology response
`pheo_response_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.0, σ=0.15	1.00	[0.74, 1.34]	Catecholamine excess
`osa_response_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.095, σ=0.10	1.10	[0.90, 1.34]	OSA comorbidity
`eocri_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.182, σ=0.08	1.20	[1.02, 1.41]	Age <60 phenotype
`gcua_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=-0.105, σ=0.08	0.90	[0.77, 1.05]	Age ≥60 phenotype

Code Reference: src/psa.py:92-145

2.3 Risk Ratios (per 10 mmHg SBP Reduction)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Median	95% CI	Source
`rr_mi_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.248, σ=0.05	0.78	[0.70, 0.86]	Ettehad 2016 meta-analysis
`rr_stroke_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.446, σ=0.06	0.64	[0.57, 0.72]	Ettehad 2016 meta-analysis
`rr_hf_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.329, σ=0.05	0.72	[0.65, 0.80]	Ettehad 2016 meta-analysis
`rr_esrd_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.223, σ=0.08	0.80	[0.68, 0.94]	Xie 2016 CKD analysis
`rr_cvd_death_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.288, σ=0.06	0.75	[0.67, 0.84]	Ettehad 2016 meta-analysis
`rr_af_per_10mmhg`	Lognormal	μ=-0.198, σ=0.07	0.82	[0.72, 0.94]	Okin 2015 LIFE sub-study

Code Reference: src/psa.py:148-198

2.4 Baseline Risk Modifiers (Primary Aldosteronism)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`pa_mi_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.336, σ=0.12	1.40	[1.10, 1.78]	Monticone 2018
`pa_stroke_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.405, σ=0.15	1.50	[1.12, 2.01]	Monticone 2018
`pa_hf_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.718, σ=0.12	2.05	[1.62, 2.60]	Monticone 2018
`pa_esrd_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.588, σ=0.15	1.80	[1.34, 2.42]	Renal fibrosis data
`pa_af_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=2.485, σ=0.20	12.0	[8.1, 17.8]	Monticone 2018
`pa_death_risk_modifier`	Lognormal	μ=0.470, σ=0.12	1.60	[1.26, 2.03]	All-cause mortality

Code Reference: src/psa.py:201-255

2.5 Acute Event Costs (US$, 2024)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`cost_mi_acute`	Gamma	shape=25.0, scale=1000	$25,000	[$15,600, $37,200]	HCUP 2022
`cost_ischemic_stroke_acute`	Gamma	shape=15.2, scale=1000	$15,200	[$9,500, $22,600]	HCUP 2022
`cost_hemorrhagic_stroke_acute`	Gamma	shape=22.0, scale=1000	$22,000	[$13,700, $32,800]	HCUP 2022
`cost_hf_acute`	Gamma	shape=18.0, scale=1000	$18,000	[$11,200, $26,800]	HCUP 2022
`cost_af_acute`	Gamma	shape=8.5, scale=1000	$8,500	[$5,300, $12,700]	HCUP 2022
`cost_esrd_initiation`	Gamma	shape=35.0, scale=1000	$35,000	[$21,800, $52,100]	USRDS 2023
`cost_hyperkalemia_event`	Gamma	shape=12.0, scale=1000	$12,000	[$7,500, $17,900]	HCUP 2022

Code Reference: src/psa.py:258-312

2.6 Chronic Management Costs (US$/year, 2024)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`cost_post_mi_annual`	Gamma	shape=16.0, scale=500	$8,000	[$4,990, $11,900]	Medicare claims
`cost_post_stroke_annual`	Gamma	shape=24.0, scale=500	$12,000	[$7,490, $17,900]	Medicare claims
`cost_chf_annual`	Gamma	shape=30.0, scale=500	$15,000	[$9,360, $22,300]	Medicare claims
`cost_esrd_annual`	Gamma	shape=90.0, scale=1000	$90,000	[$56,200, $134,100]	USRDS 2023
`cost_af_chronic_annual`	Gamma	shape=8.5, scale=1000	$8,500	[$5,300, $12,700]	Medicare claims
`cost_ckd_stage3_annual`	Gamma	shape=4.5, scale=1000	$4,500	[$2,810, $6,710]	Medicare claims
`cost_ckd_stage4_annual`	Gamma	shape=8.0, scale=1000	$8,000	[$4,990, $11,900]	Medicare claims
`cost_monitoring_annual`	Gamma	shape=1.2, scale=1000	$1,200	[$750, $1,790]	Fee schedule

Code Reference: src/psa.py:315-378

2.7 Drug Costs (US$/month, 2024)

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`cost_ixa001_monthly`	Gamma	shape=250.0, scale=2.0	$500	[$437, $567]	Assumed launch price
`cost_spiro_monthly`	Gamma	shape=15.0, scale=1.0	$15	[$8.4, $23.2]	NADAC 2024
`cost_background_therapy_monthly`	Gamma	shape=75.0, scale=1.0	$75	[$59, $93]	NADAC 2024

Code Reference: src/psa.py:381-405

2.8 Utility Values

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`utility_baseline_age40`	Beta	α=87.0, β=13.0	0.87	[0.80, 0.93]	Sullivan 2011
`utility_baseline_age60`	Beta	α=81.0, β=19.0	0.81	[0.73, 0.88]	Sullivan 2011
`utility_baseline_age80`	Beta	α=72.0, β=28.0	0.72	[0.63, 0.80]	Sullivan 2011
`utility_post_mi`	Beta	α=70.4, β=9.6	0.88	[0.81, 0.94]	NICE DSU TSD 12
`utility_post_stroke`	Beta	α=65.6, β=14.4	0.82	[0.74, 0.89]	NICE DSU TSD 12
`utility_chf`	Beta	α=68.0, β=12.0	0.85	[0.77, 0.91]	NICE DSU TSD 12
`utility_esrd`	Beta	α=52.0, β=28.0	0.65	[0.55, 0.74]	Gorodetskaya 2005
`utility_af`	Beta	α=72.0, β=8.0	0.90	[0.84, 0.95]	NICE AF guidelines

Code Reference: src/psa.py:408-468

2.9 Disutility Decrements

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`disutility_mi_acute`	Beta	α=9.0, β=51.0	0.15	[0.08, 0.24]	Acute phase
`disutility_mi_chronic`	Beta	α=7.2, β=52.8	0.12	[0.05, 0.20]	Sullivan 2011
`disutility_stroke_acute`	Beta	α=18.0, β=42.0	0.30	[0.20, 0.41]	Acute phase
`disutility_stroke_chronic`	Beta	α=10.8, β=49.2	0.18	[0.10, 0.28]	Sullivan 2011
`disutility_hf_chronic`	Beta	α=9.0, β=51.0	0.15	[0.08, 0.24]	Sullivan 2011
`disutility_esrd`	Beta	α=21.0, β=39.0	0.35	[0.24, 0.47]	Gorodetskaya 2005
`disutility_hyperkalemia`	Beta	α=3.0, β=57.0	0.05	[0.01, 0.11]	Acute event
`disutility_af`	Beta	α=6.0, β=54.0	0.10	[0.04, 0.18]	NICE AF guidelines

Code Reference: src/psa.py:471-528

2.10 Discontinuation and Adherence

Parameter	Distribution	Parameters	Mean	95% CI	Source
`discontinuation_ixa_annual`	Beta	α=5.0, β=95.0	0.05	[0.02, 0.10]	Phase III safety
`discontinuation_spiro_annual`	Beta	α=15.0, β=85.0	0.15	[0.09, 0.23]	PATHWAY-2
`adherence_modifier_ixa`	Beta	α=85.0, β=15.0	0.85	[0.77, 0.91]	Assumed
`adherence_modifier_spiro`	Beta	α=75.0, β=25.0	0.75	[0.65, 0.84]	Literature
`hyperkalemia_rate_spiro`	Beta	α=8.0, β=92.0	0.08	[0.04, 0.14]	PATHWAY-2
`hyperkalemia_rate_ixa`	Beta	α=2.0, β=98.0	0.02	[0.00, 0.05]	Phase III

Code Reference: src/psa.py:531-582

3. Correlation Structure

3.1 Correlation Groups

The model implements correlated sampling for parameters with structural relationships. Four correlation groups are defined:

Group 1: Acute Event Costs

Parameters that share common healthcare system cost drivers.

Correlation Matrix (acute_costs):
                MI      Stroke    HF       AF       ESRD
MI             1.00     0.60     0.55     0.40     0.30
Stroke         0.60     1.00     0.50     0.45     0.35
HF             0.55     0.50     1.00     0.50     0.45
AF             0.40     0.45     0.50     1.00     0.35
ESRD           0.30     0.35     0.45     0.35     1.00

Group 2: Chronic State Utilities

Parameters reflecting quality of life in chronic disease states.

Correlation Matrix (utilities):
                PostMI   PostStroke  CHF      ESRD     AF
PostMI          1.00     0.70        0.65     0.50     0.55
PostStroke      0.70     1.00        0.60     0.55     0.50
CHF             0.65     0.60        1.00     0.60     0.65
ESRD            0.50     0.55        0.60     1.00     0.45
AF              0.55     0.50        0.65     0.45     1.00

Group 3: Cardiovascular Risk Ratios

Parameters derived from common BP-lowering trial meta-analyses.

Correlation Matrix (risk_ratios):
                MI       Stroke    HF       Death    AF
MI              1.00     0.75      0.70     0.80     0.50
Stroke          0.75     1.00      0.65     0.75     0.55
HF              0.70     0.65      1.00     0.70     0.60
Death           0.80     0.75      0.70     1.00     0.55
AF              0.50     0.55      0.60     0.55     1.00

Group 4: Disutility Decrements

Parameters with common measurement methodology (EQ-5D).

Correlation Matrix (disutilities):
                MI       Stroke    HF       ESRD     AF
MI              1.00     0.65      0.60     0.45     0.50
Stroke          0.65     1.00      0.55     0.50     0.45
HF              0.60     0.55      1.00     0.55     0.60
ESRD            0.45     0.50      0.55     1.00     0.40
AF              0.50     0.45      0.60     0.40     1.00

Code Reference: src/psa.py:585-648

3.2 Cholesky Decomposition Implementation

Correlated samples are generated using Cholesky decomposition:

class CholeskySampler:
    """Generate correlated samples using Cholesky decomposition."""

    def __init__(self, correlation_matrix: np.ndarray):
        # Decompose: Σ = L × L^T
        self.L = np.linalg.cholesky(correlation_matrix)
        self.n_params = correlation_matrix.shape[0]

    def sample(self, n_iterations: int) -> np.ndarray:
        # Generate independent standard normal samples
        Z = np.random.standard_normal((n_iterations, self.n_params))

        # Transform to correlated samples: X = Z × L^T
        correlated_standard = Z @ self.L.T

        return correlated_standard

    def transform_to_marginals(
        self,
        correlated_standard: np.ndarray,
        distributions: List[Distribution]
    ) -> np.ndarray:
        """Transform standard normal to target marginal distributions."""
        n_iter, n_params = correlated_standard.shape
        samples = np.zeros_like(correlated_standard)

        for j, dist in enumerate(distributions):
            # Convert standard normal to uniform via Φ(z)
            uniform = scipy.stats.norm.cdf(correlated_standard[:, j])
            # Convert uniform to target distribution via inverse CDF
            samples[:, j] = dist.ppf(uniform)

        return samples

Code Reference: src/psa.py:651-698

4. PSA Execution Framework

4.1 PSA Iteration Structure

@dataclass
class PSAIteration:
    """Single PSA iteration with all sampled parameters."""
    iteration: int

    # Treatment effects
    ixa_sbp_reduction: float
    spiro_sbp_reduction: float

    # Risk ratios
    rr_mi: float
    rr_stroke: float
    rr_hf: float
    rr_esrd: float
    rr_death: float
    rr_af: float

    # Phenotype modifiers
    pa_response_modifier: float
    eocri_modifier: float
    gcua_modifier: float

    # Costs (acute and chronic)
    costs: Dict[str, float]

    # Utilities and disutilities
    utilities: Dict[str, float]
    disutilities: Dict[str, float]

    # Adherence parameters
    discontinuation_rates: Dict[str, float]
    adherence_modifiers: Dict[str, float]

Code Reference: src/psa.py:701-745

4.2 Sampling Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    PSA Sampling Workflow                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│  1. Initialize Samplers                                         │
│     ├── Independent parameter samplers                          │
│     └── Cholesky samplers for each correlation group            │
│                                                                 │
│  2. For iteration i = 1 to N:                                   │
│     ├── Sample independent parameters                           │
│     │   └── Normal, Lognormal, Gamma, Beta as appropriate       │
│     │                                                           │
│     ├── Sample correlated groups                                │
│     │   ├── Generate Z ~ N(0, I)                                │
│     │   ├── Transform: X = Z × L^T                              │
│     │   └── Convert to marginals via inverse CDF                │
│     │                                                           │
│     ├── Create PSAIteration object                              │
│     │                                                           │
│     └── Run simulation with sampled parameters                  │
│         ├── IXA-001 arm (with CRN seed)                         │
│         └── Comparator arm (same CRN seed)                      │
│                                                                 │
│  3. Aggregate Results                                           │
│     ├── Incremental costs per iteration                         │
│     ├── Incremental QALYs per iteration                         │
│     └── ICER distribution                                       │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

4.3 Common Random Numbers (CRN)

CRN ensures that patient-level stochastic variation is identical across treatment arms within each PSA iteration:

def run_psa_iteration(iteration: int, params: PSAIteration) -> Tuple[float, float]:
    """Run single PSA iteration with CRN."""

    # Set seed based on iteration for reproducibility
    base_seed = iteration * 1000

    # Run IXA-001 arm
    np.random.seed(base_seed)
    ixa_results = run_simulation(treatment='ixa001', params=params)

    # Run comparator with SAME seed (CRN)
    np.random.seed(base_seed)
    comparator_results = run_simulation(treatment='spironolactone', params=params)

    # Calculate incremental outcomes
    delta_cost = ixa_results.total_cost - comparator_results.total_cost
    delta_qaly = ixa_results.total_qaly - comparator_results.total_qaly

    return delta_cost, delta_qaly

Code Reference: src/simulation.py:445-489

5. Convergence Analysis

5.1 Recommended Iteration Count

Outcome	Monte Carlo SE Target	Required Iterations
Mean ICER	<5% of mean	500
95% CI for ICER	<10% width	1,000
CEAC (WTP=$100K)	<2% probability	1,000
Subgroup ICERs	<10% of mean	2,000

Recommendation: 1,000 iterations for base case; 2,000 for subgroup analyses.

5.2 Convergence Diagnostics

def check_convergence(results: List[Tuple[float, float]]) -> Dict:
    """Calculate convergence metrics for PSA results."""

    n = len(results)
    costs = np.array([r[0] for r in results])
    qalys = np.array([r[1] for r in results])

    # Cumulative means
    cum_cost_mean = np.cumsum(costs) / np.arange(1, n+1)
    cum_qaly_mean = np.cumsum(qalys) / np.arange(1, n+1)

    # Monte Carlo Standard Error
    mc_se_cost = np.std(costs) / np.sqrt(n)
    mc_se_qaly = np.std(qalys) / np.sqrt(n)

    # Coefficient of variation of running mean (last 100 vs previous 100)
    if n >= 200:
        cv_cost = np.std(cum_cost_mean[-100:]) / np.mean(cum_cost_mean[-100:])
        cv_qaly = np.std(cum_qaly_mean[-100:]) / np.mean(cum_qaly_mean[-100:])
    else:
        cv_cost = cv_qaly = np.nan

    return {
        'n_iterations': n,
        'mc_se_cost': mc_se_cost,
        'mc_se_qaly': mc_se_qaly,
        'cv_running_mean_cost': cv_cost,
        'cv_running_mean_qaly': cv_qaly,
        'converged': cv_cost < 0.02 and cv_qaly < 0.02 if n >= 200 else False
    }

5.3 Example Convergence Plot

Cumulative Mean ICER by Iteration
─────────────────────────────────────────────────
$300K │
      │ ╭─╮
$250K │╯  ╰──╮
      │      ╰───╮
$200K │          ╰────────────────────────────── ← Stabilized
      │
$150K │
      │
$100K │
      ├─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬──────────
      0       250       500       750      1000
                    Iteration

6. Parameter Sensitivity Rankings

6.1 Tornado Diagram (Top 10 Parameters by ICER Impact)

Based on one-way sensitivity analysis (±1 SD):

| Rank | Parameter | ICER Range | |ΔBase| | |------|-----------|------------|---------| | 1 | ixa_sbp_reduction | $180K - $350K | $85K | | 2 | rr_hf_per_10mmhg | $195K - $310K | $57K | | 3 | pa_hf_risk_modifier | $200K - $295K | $47K | | 4 | cost_esrd_annual | $210K - $285K | $37K | | 5 | rr_stroke_per_10mmhg | $215K - $280K | $32K | | 6 | disutility_hf_chronic | $220K - $275K | $27K | | 7 | cost_ixa001_monthly | $225K - $270K | $22K | | 8 | pa_response_modifier | $228K - $268K | $20K | | 9 | utility_esrd | $230K - $265K | $17K | | 10 | rr_esrd_per_10mmhg | $232K - $262K | $15K |

6.2 Parameter Groups by Influence

Group	Cumulative ICER Variance Explained
Treatment Effects	42%
Risk Ratios	28%
PA Risk Modifiers	15%
Costs	10%
Utilities	5%

7. Quality Assurance

7.1 Distribution Verification Tests

# From tests/test_psa.py

def test_gamma_moments():
    """Verify Gamma distributions match specified means."""
    cost_mi = sample_gamma(shape=25.0, scale=1000, n=10000)
    assert np.abs(np.mean(cost_mi) - 25000) < 500  # Within $500

def test_beta_bounds():
    """Verify Beta samples are in [0,1]."""
    utility = sample_beta(alpha=70.4, beta=9.6, n=10000)
    assert np.all(utility >= 0) and np.all(utility <= 1)

def test_lognormal_positivity():
    """Verify Lognormal samples are positive."""
    rr = sample_lognormal(mu=-0.248, sigma=0.05, n=10000)
    assert np.all(rr > 0)

def test_correlation_preservation():
    """Verify Cholesky sampling preserves target correlations."""
    target_corr = np.array([[1.0, 0.6], [0.6, 1.0]])
    sampler = CholeskySampler(target_corr)
    samples = sampler.sample(10000)
    empirical_corr = np.corrcoef(samples.T)
    assert np.allclose(empirical_corr, target_corr, atol=0.05)

Test Results: All 12 PSA distribution tests passing (see tests/test_psa.py)

7.2 Seed Reproducibility

def test_psa_reproducibility():
    """Verify PSA results are reproducible with same seed."""
    results_1 = run_psa(n_iterations=100, seed=42)
    results_2 = run_psa(n_iterations=100, seed=42)

    assert np.allclose(results_1.mean_icer, results_2.mean_icer)
    assert np.allclose(results_1.ce_plane, results_2.ce_plane)

8. PSA Output Specifications

8.1 Standard Outputs

Output	Format	Description
CE Scatter Plot	PNG/SVG	Incremental cost vs QALY, N points
CEAC	PNG/SVG	P(cost-effective) vs WTP threshold
CEAF	PNG/SVG	Optimal strategy frontier
Iteration Results	CSV	Per-iteration costs, QALYs, ICER
Summary Statistics	JSON	Mean, median, 95% CI for all outcomes

8.2 Excel Workbook Structure

Sheet	Contents
Summary	Mean ICER, 95% CI, probability cost-effective
Iterations	Raw data: iteration, Δcost, ΔQALY, ICER
Parameters	All sampled parameters by iteration
CE Plane	Embedded scatter plot
CEAC	Embedded acceptability curve
Tornado	Top 15 parameters ranked by impact

Appendix A: Parameter Quick Reference Card

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     PSA PARAMETER QUICK REFERENCE                      │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ TREATMENT EFFECTS (Normal)                                             │
│   IXA SBP:    μ=20, σ=2 mmHg     Spiro SBP: μ=9, σ=1.5 mmHg           │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ RISK RATIOS per 10mmHg (Lognormal, median)                             │
│   MI: 0.78    Stroke: 0.64    HF: 0.72    Death: 0.75    AF: 0.82     │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ PA RISK MODIFIERS (Lognormal, mean)                                    │
│   MI: 1.40    Stroke: 1.50    HF: 2.05    ESRD: 1.80    AF: 12.0      │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ KEY COSTS (Gamma, US$ 2024)                                            │
│   MI acute: $25K       HF acute: $18K       ESRD/yr: $90K             │
│   IXA/mo: $500        Spiro/mo: $15                                    │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ UTILITIES (Beta, mean)                                                 │
│   Baseline@60: 0.81   PostMI: 0.88   PostStroke: 0.82   ESRD: 0.65    │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ CORRELATION GROUPS: acute_costs, utilities, risk_ratios, disutilities │
│ RECOMMENDED ITERATIONS: 1,000 (base), 2,000 (subgroups)               │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Appendix B: Distribution Formulas

Probability Density Functions

Normal: $$f(x) = \frac{1}{\sigma\sqrt{2\pi}} \exp\left(-\frac{(x-\mu)^2}{2\sigma^2}\right)$$

Lognormal: $$f(x) = \frac{1}{x\sigma\sqrt{2\pi}} \exp\left(-\frac{(\ln x - \mu)^2}{2\sigma^2}\right), \quad x > 0$$

Gamma: $$f(x) = \frac{x^{k-1}e^{-x/\theta}}{\theta^k \Gamma(k)}, \quad x > 0$$

Beta: $$f(x) = \frac{x^{\alpha-1}(1-x)^{\beta-1}}{B(\alpha,\beta)}, \quad 0 \leq x \leq 1$$

References

Briggs A, et al. Decision Modelling for Health Economic Evaluation. Oxford University Press, 2006.
NICE Decision Support Unit Technical Support Document 15: Cost-effectiveness modelling using patient-level simulation, 2014.
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Monticone S, et al. Cardiovascular events and target organ damage in primary aldosteronism compared with essential hypertension. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018;6:41-50.

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Author: HEOR Technical Documentation Team
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Code Reference: src/psa.py
Last Updated: February 2026

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