- Publication bias.
| Variables | Tests for Publication Bias | |
|---|---|---|
| Egger’s test/Peter’s test | ||
| Z score | p-value | |
| Age | -2.38 | 0.032 |
| Gender(male) | -2.21 | 0.045 |
| Hypertension | -0.41 | 0.691 |
| Diabetes mellitus | -0.86 | 0.401 |
| Atrial fbrillation | -1.64 | 0.126 |
| Antihypertensives | 1.89 | 0.199 |
| Antiplatelets | -4.33 | 0.003 |
| Glycemia | 0 | 1 |
| DBP | -1.96 | 0.082 |
| SBP | -0.47 | 0.647 |
| WBC | 2.05 | 0.177 |
| TC | 1.48 | 0.278 |
| OTT | -0.23 | 0.822 |
| LAA | -0.33 | 0.747 |