Effects of Thiamine on Cardiac Function in Patients With Systolic Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials
DiNicolantonio JJ, Niazi AK, Lavie CJ, OKeefe JH, Ventura HO
Published in Ochsner Journal
Abstract
Systematic review and meta-analysis of thiamine trials in systolic heart failure.
Key Findings
Pooled analysis of double-blind placebo-controlled trials found thiamine supplementation improved left ventricular ejection fraction in systolic heart failure.
Conclusions
Thiamine repletion appears to benefit cardiac function, particularly in patients with deficiency risk.
Limitations
Few trials, small samples, variable thiamine status at baseline.
Supplements Studied
Pooled analysis of double-blind placebo-controlled trials found thiamine supplementation improved left ventricular ejection fraction in systolic heart failure.
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