Table 4.
Meta-regression analysis of the effects of presenting features on the autoptic prevalence of acute pulmonary embolism as an underlying cause of death in patients with COVID-19
| Moderator | N° of interactions | β | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 9 | 0.076 | -0.105 to 0.047 | <0.0001 |
| Males, % | 9 | 0.002 | -0.001 to 0.006 | 0.01 |
| Obesity, % | 7 | -0.050 | -0.115 to 0.015 | 0.13 |
| HT, % | 5 | 0.035 | -0.059 to 0.012 | 0.22 |
| DM, % | 5 | 0.027 | -0.095 to 0.039 | 0.41 |
HT = arterial hypertension; DM = diabetes mellitus.