Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background We sought to determine the prognostic value of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)-derived right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in haemodynamically stable and intermediate-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE), evaluate continuous RVD parameters, and assess the literature quali...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Graeme Prosperi-Porta, Paul Ronksley, Omid Kiamanesh, Kevin Solverson, Pouya Motazedian, Jason Weatherald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2022-10-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/31/166/220120.full
_version_ 1797961020980854784
author Graeme Prosperi-Porta
Paul Ronksley
Omid Kiamanesh
Kevin Solverson
Pouya Motazedian
Jason Weatherald
author_facet Graeme Prosperi-Porta
Paul Ronksley
Omid Kiamanesh
Kevin Solverson
Pouya Motazedian
Jason Weatherald
author_sort Graeme Prosperi-Porta
collection DOAJ
description Background We sought to determine the prognostic value of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)-derived right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in haemodynamically stable and intermediate-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE), evaluate continuous RVD parameters, and assess the literature quality. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for studies assessing TTE-derived RVD in haemodynamically stable PE that reported in-hospital adverse events within 30 days. We determined pooled odds ratios (ORs) using a random-effects model, created funnel plots, evaluated the Newcastle–Ottawa scale and performed Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Results Based on 55 studies (17 090 patients, 37.8% RVD), RVD was associated with combined adverse events (AEs) (OR 3.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.59–4.18), mortality (OR 2.00, CI 1.66–2.40) and PE-related mortality (OR 4.01, CI 2.79–5.78). In intermediate-risk patients, RVD was associated with AEs (OR 1.99, CI 1.17–3.37) and PE-related mortality (OR 6.16, CI 1.33–28.40), but not mortality (OR 1.63, CI 0.76–3.48). Continuous RVD parameters provide a greater spectrum of risk compared to categorical RVD. We identified publication bias, poor methodological quality in 34/55 studies and overall low certainty of evidence. Conclusions RVD is frequent in PE and associated with adverse outcomes. However, data quality and publication bias are limitations of existing evidence.
first_indexed 2024-04-11T00:52:52Z
format Article
id doaj.art-042974400a4647b6bfbfba94786006f8
institution Directory Open Access Journal
issn 0905-9180
1600-0617
language English
last_indexed 2024-04-11T00:52:52Z
publishDate 2022-10-01
publisher European Respiratory Society
record_format Article
series European Respiratory Review
spelling doaj.art-042974400a4647b6bfbfba94786006f82023-01-05T07:48:22ZengEuropean Respiratory SocietyEuropean Respiratory Review0905-91801600-06172022-10-013116610.1183/16000617.0120-20220120-2022Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysisGraeme Prosperi-Porta0Paul Ronksley1Omid Kiamanesh2Kevin Solverson3Pouya Motazedian4Jason Weatherald5 University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada Division of Cardiology, Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada Background We sought to determine the prognostic value of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)-derived right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in haemodynamically stable and intermediate-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE), evaluate continuous RVD parameters, and assess the literature quality. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for studies assessing TTE-derived RVD in haemodynamically stable PE that reported in-hospital adverse events within 30 days. We determined pooled odds ratios (ORs) using a random-effects model, created funnel plots, evaluated the Newcastle–Ottawa scale and performed Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Results Based on 55 studies (17 090 patients, 37.8% RVD), RVD was associated with combined adverse events (AEs) (OR 3.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.59–4.18), mortality (OR 2.00, CI 1.66–2.40) and PE-related mortality (OR 4.01, CI 2.79–5.78). In intermediate-risk patients, RVD was associated with AEs (OR 1.99, CI 1.17–3.37) and PE-related mortality (OR 6.16, CI 1.33–28.40), but not mortality (OR 1.63, CI 0.76–3.48). Continuous RVD parameters provide a greater spectrum of risk compared to categorical RVD. We identified publication bias, poor methodological quality in 34/55 studies and overall low certainty of evidence. Conclusions RVD is frequent in PE and associated with adverse outcomes. However, data quality and publication bias are limitations of existing evidence.http://err.ersjournals.com/content/31/166/220120.full
spellingShingle Graeme Prosperi-Porta
Paul Ronksley
Omid Kiamanesh
Kevin Solverson
Pouya Motazedian
Jason Weatherald
Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
European Respiratory Review
title Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Prognostic value of echocardiography-derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort prognostic value of echocardiography derived right ventricular dysfunction in haemodynamically stable pulmonary embolism a systematic review and meta analysis
url http://err.ersjournals.com/content/31/166/220120.full
work_keys_str_mv AT graemeprosperiporta prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis
AT paulronksley prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis
AT omidkiamanesh prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis
AT kevinsolverson prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis
AT pouyamotazedian prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis
AT jasonweatherald prognosticvalueofechocardiographyderivedrightventriculardysfunctioninhaemodynamicallystablepulmonaryembolismasystematicreviewandmetaanalysis