The role of the electrocardiogram in the recognition of cardiac transplant rejection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In cardiac transplant recipients, the electrocardiogram (ECG) is a noninvasive measure of early allograft rejection. The ECG can predict an acute cellular rejection, thus shortening the time to recognition of rejection. Earlier diagnosis has the potential to reduce the number and severity of rejection episodes.

Methodology

A systematic literature review was conducted to identify and select the original research reports on using electrocardiography in diagnosing cardiac transplant rejection in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Studies included reported sensitivity and specificity of ECG readings in heart transplant recipients during the first post-transplant year. Data were analyzed with Review manager version 5.4. p-value was used in testing the significant d

SUBMITTER: Hashim HT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8922543 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature