Risk Factors for Mortality in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

J Clin Med · 2022 · PMC9181812 · PMID 35683451

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Furthermore, there may be publication bias, particularly if data on some risk factors remain unpublished due to a lack of a significant trend identified.

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In tandem, infections associated with these devices have also shown an increasing trend over the years, with significant mortality risk and morbidity [ 3 , 4 ].

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Results: On meta-analysis, the male sex (OR 0.77, 95%CI 0.57–1.01, I 2 = 2.2%) appeared to have lower odds for mortality, while diabetes mellitus appeared to be associated with higher mortality (OR 1.47, 95%CI 0.67–3.26, I 2 = 81.4%), although these trends did not reach statistical significance.

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