Predictors of pacemaker requirement in patients with implantable loop recorder and unexplained syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Identifying the underlying cause of unexplained syncope is crucial for appropriate management of recurrent syncopal episodes. Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) have emerged as valuable diagnostic tools for monitoring patients with unexplained syncope. However, the predictors of pacemaker requirement in patients with ILR and unexplained syncope remain unclear. In this study, we shed light on these prognostic factors. PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL were systematically searched until May 04, 2023. Studies that evaluated the predictors of pacemaker requirement in patients with implantable loop recorder and unexplained syncope were included. The "Quality In Prognosis Studies" appraisal tool was used for quality assessment. The pooled odds ratio (OR) with 95% confid

SUBMITTER: Zangiabadian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10823547 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature