Meta-analysis of beta-adrenoceptor blockers for the treatment of vasovagal syncope
- VernacularTitle:?-受体阻断剂治疗血管迷走性晕厥的Meta分析
- Author:
Ying LIAO
;
Xueying LI
;
Yanwu ZHANG
;
Junbao DU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adrenergic beta-antagonists;
Syncope vasovagal;
Randomized controlled trials;
Meta-analysis
- From:
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences)
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To summarize present randomized controlled trials and assess the effect of beta-adrenoceptor blockers on vasovagal syncope using meta-analysis method.Methods:According to inclusion and exclusion criteria,articles were selected from medical electronic databases searching,including PubMed(1968-2007),EMBASE(1991-2007),Elsevier(1990-2007) and CNKI(1990-2007).Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) were assessed based on the Juni assessment.Meta-analysis was completed using software Review Manager 4.2.Indication for evaluating effect was recurrence of syncope during follow-up or response in head-up tilt test(HUT).The results were stated as relative risk(RR) or odd ratio(OR) and their 95% confidence interval(CI),and P
