Spectrum of congenital heart disease in Nepal from 2002-2022: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital heart diseases are recognized as public health concerns worldwide and Nepal is no exception. This study aims to study congenital heart disease in Nepal on grounds of burden, commonest type, common presentations, and associated noncardiac anomalies so that its spectrum can be known for prompt diagnosis and adoption of screening protocols.

Methods

Relevant articles were searched in electronic databases using appropriate search terms and Boolean operators. Data were extracted in Excel and analyzed in Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software. The proportion was used as an effect measure and a fixed or random-effect model was used as per the heterogeneity. Forest plots were used to give visual feedback.

Results

A total of nine studies were included in the

SUBMITTER: Shrestha O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10011045 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature