Meta-analysis of domestic risk factors for pulmonary embolism

VernacularTitle:国内肺栓塞危险因素的Meta分析
Author: Mingjian JI ; Wenli CHEN ; Yucui GONG ; Pingdong LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pulmonary embolism; Meta analysis; Risk factors
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(33):62-66
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To comprehensively analyze of risk factors for the incidence of pulmonary embolism,and provide the basis for the prevention of clinical decision-making.Methods Using Meta-analysis to find out the domestic risk factors of pulmonary embolism with a comprehensive analysis of the quantitative method,and RevMan 5.2 and Stata 12.0 software were used for statistical analysis.Results A total of 11 research literature was included,with a total sample size of 1 459 cases,including DVT,cancer,operation history within 6 weeks,long-term bedridden ≥ 7 d and COPD which were associated with pulmonary embolism,the pooled odd rate (95％ CI) were 10.41 (4.54,23.87),6.79 (2.37,19.43),2.63 (1.12,6.19),3.48 (1.15,10.58),2.36 (1.45,3.84).It could not be certain that past history of thrombosis and smoking history were related to pulmonary embolism,their pooled OR (95％ CI) were 2.06 (0.80,5.33),1.57 (0.87,2.82).Conclusions Bedridden ≥ 7 d,cancer,DVT,operation history within 6 weeks and COPD are major risk factors for incidence of pulmonary embolism.Pulmonary embolism in high-risk groups should be dealt with early intervention.