Table 3.
Sensitivity of signs and symptoms
| Sign/symptom | No. of studies report | Pooled sensitivity (Random effects) (%) | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headache | 25 | 60.4 | 53.2–67.4 |
| Palpitation | 19 | 59.3 | 51.9–66.6 |
| Diaphoresis | 28 | 52.4 | 0.457–59.1 |
| Triad | 8 | 58 | 28.6–84.7 |
| Spells | 7 | 57.5 | 33.9–79.3 |
| HTN(total) | 23 | 80.7 | 74.7–85 |
| HTN(sustained) | 9 | 36.3 | 20.5–53.9 |
| HTN (paroxysmal) | 9 | 36.5 | 24.6–49.3 |
| HTN (paroxysms on sustained) | 4 | 29.4 | 17.3–43.1 |
| Chest pain | 16 | 17.3 | 11.4–24.2 |
| Abdominal pain | 11 | 16.5 | 11.9–216 |
| Flank pain | 2 | 5.2 | 20.7–9.6 |
| Dyspnea | 10 | 23.4 | 16.2–31.5 |
| Anxiety | 14 | 28.6 | 22.9–34.7 |
| Constipation | 4 | 13.8 | 32.2–29.9 |
| Diarrhea | 2 | 4 | 0.8–9.4 |
| Dizziness | 11 | 17.7 | 13.5–22.3 |
| Flushing | 14 | 15 | 9.3–21.7 |
| Pallor | 7 | 31.6 | 17.3–47.9 |
| Nausea/Vomiting | 14 | 21.2 | 16–26.7 |
| Paresthesia | 4 | 13.6 | 10–17.8 |
| Tremor | 10 | 20.2 | 14.5–26.6 |
| Visual disturbance | 7 | 9.6 | 5.6–14.6 |
| Weakness/Fatigue | 8 | 23.8 | 15.7–33.9 |