Efficacy of peritoneal dialysis in patients with refractory congestive heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Refractory congestive heart failure (RCHF) is a common complication in the natural history of advanced heart failure. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a possible alternative in those patients, but studies are scarce, and mostly with small samples. We conducted this meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of PD in patients with RCHF. Articles published before July 2020 in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL. Mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed to generate a pooled effect size with a random effects model. We also assessed heterogeneity, risk of bias, publication bias, and quality of evidence. Twenty observational studies (n = 769) were included, with a "before and after intervention" design. PD was associated with a significant reduction i

SUBMITTER: Timoteo AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403434 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature