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Meta-regression analysis for potential covariates contributing to heterogeneity.
| Covariates | Coefficient | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Outcome measures In-hospital vs. 30-day/90-day mortality |
-0.19 | -0.66 to 0.29 | 0.372 |
|
Patient types Septic shock vs. severe sepsis and septic shock |
0.42 | -0.03 to 0.87 | 0.062 |
|
Definition Consensus vs. non-consensus |
-0.26 | -1.62 to 1.10 | 0.66 |
| Exclusion of existing heart-related condition | 0.027 | -0.78 to 0.84 | 0.94 |
