Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure (Cochrane review)
Pittler MH, Guo R, Ernst E
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trials of hawthorn extract as adjunct in chronic heart failure
Key Findings
Maximal workload increased significantly with hawthorn (weighted mean difference 5.35 watts), exercise tolerance improved, and symptoms such as dyspnoea and fatigue were reduced.
Conclusions
Hawthorn extract provides a significant benefit in symptom control and physiologic outcomes as an adjunct for chronic heart failure.
Limitations
Trials mostly short and small; predominantly one proprietary extract.
Supplements Studied
Maximal workload increased significantly with hawthorn (weighted mean difference 5.35 watts).
Outcomes Measured
Hawthorn provided significant benefit in symptom control and physiologic outcomes in chronic heart failure.
Related Health Concerns
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