Impact of aspirin use on clinical outcomes in patients with vasospastic angina: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in vasospastic angina (VSA) patients without significant stenosis has yet to be investigated. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of aspirin use among VSA patients.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant information prior to October 2020.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Aspirin use versus no aspirin use (placebo or no treatment) among VSA patients without significant stenosis.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two investigators extracted the study data. ORs and 95% CIs were calculated and graphed as forest plots. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale

SUBMITTER: Lin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8323370 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature