The prevalence and clinical features of pulmonary embolism in patients with AE-COPD: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) is highly controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the epidemiology and characteristics of PE with AE-COPD for current studies.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases for studies published prior to October 21, 2020. Pooled proportions with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated using a random effects model. Odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals were used as effect measures for dichotomous and continuous variables, respectively.

Results

A total of 17 studies involving 3170 patients were included. The prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Fu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8412363 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature