Predictors of Mortality in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis.

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2026

Abstract

Predictors of mortality in pediatric cardiac intensive care populations remain incompletely characterized. This study aimed to systematically evaluate and synthesize adjusted risk factors across relevant clinical conditions. A synthesis of existing evidence was done to identify the most reliable factors for risk stratification and to guide management in this vulnerable population. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. A detailed search in PubMed, Embase, EBSCO, and OVID Medline was conducted for studies that were published from January 2020 through March 2026. The search yielded 866 citations. Studies reporting adjusted odds ratios (ORs) or hazard ratios (HRs) for predictors of adverse outcomes in pediatric cardiac intensive care settings were included. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed for predictors reported in at least two studies. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I

Volume

18

Issue

5

First Page

109337

Last Page

109337

ISSN

2168-8184

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

42326288

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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