Prevalence of long-term right ventricular dysfunction after acute pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is associated with adverse outcomes of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). However, there are no studies describing the long-term, full-spectrum right ventricular parameters on morphology, pressure and function at certain follow-up time points after PE onset. More exploration of right ventricular function would provide useful clues for long-term management of patients with PE.

Methods

For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we completed a literature search in Pubmed, EMBASE and WebofScience (from Jan 1st, 1998 to April 20th, 2023). Studies of patients with acute PE followed-up longer than 3 months with right ventricle assessment and written in English-language were included. Right ventricular function was assessed by either ech

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448274 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature