A nationwide trend analysis on the usage of endomyocardial biopsy.

Karsten KellerSebastian GöbelTommaso GoriThomas MünzelPhilip WenzelLukas Hobohm

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2023)

Annual numbers of EMB increased significantly in Germany 2005-2019. Patients who underwent EMB in recent years were older and showed an aggravated comorbidity profile accompanied by fewer major complications, underscoring safety of the procedure.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
community dwelling