Predictors of significant tricuspid regurgitation in atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients is becoming a global issue, as it can lead to progressive right ventricular enlargement and heart failure, thereby increasing morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate potential predictors of significant TR in AF patients using open databases.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for relevant studies from inception to September 2023. Using STATA 14.0 statistical software, hazard ratios (HRs) were calculated for data synthesis. The potential predictors included clinical characteristics, echocardiography parameters, and prior comorbidities. Evidence certainty was evaluated based on the GRADE system.

Results

In total, 12 studies involvi

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11922934 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature