Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials
Pittler MH, Schmidt K, Ernst E
Published in The American Journal of Medicine
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 8 randomised placebo-controlled trials of hawthorn extract monopreparations in chronic heart failure
Key Findings
Maximal workload, pressure-heart rate product and symptom scores improved significantly with hawthorn compared with placebo; adverse events were infrequent and mild.
Conclusions
Hawthorn extract improves exercise physiology and symptoms in mild heart failure.
Limitations
Included older, small trials; publication bias possible.
Supplements Studied
Maximal workload, pressure-heart rate product and symptom scores improved significantly with hawthorn.
Outcomes Measured
Maximal workload and pressure-heart rate product improved significantly with hawthorn.
Related Health Concerns
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