A Systematic Review of the Incidence of Arrhythmias in Hemodialysis Patients Undergoing Long-Term Monitoring With Implantable Loop Recorders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Establishing the frequency and nature of arrhythmias in hemodialysis (HD) is an important step in improving outcomes of these patients. We undertook this systematic review and meta-analysis to characterize arrhythmia frequency in maintenance HD patients.

Methods

We identified studies on arrhythmias in adult patients on maintenance HD detected via implantable loop recorders (ILRs). Studies included were in English and reported ILR-detected arrhythmia incidence in HD patients. Data were extracted by one author using electronic spreadsheets and verified by a second author. Random effects models were used for pooled inferences. The I ² statistic was used to quantify heterogeneity.

Results

Five studies qualified for inclusion (317 patients).

SUBMITTER: Roberts PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7783576 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature