[Preventive effect of Vitamin B supplementation on recurrent stroke: a Meta-analysis]
Dai G, Du H, Wang H, Wei Y
Published in Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials of B-vitamin supplementation in patients with prior stroke, quality assessed with the modified Jadad scale.
Key Findings
Pooled analysis of 9,846 stroke patients comparing B-vitamin supplementation with placebo or usual care for recurrent ischemic stroke.
Conclusions
B-vitamin supplementation was examined as secondary prevention after stroke; pooled effects were modest and heterogeneous.
Limitations
Included Chinese-language trials of variable quality; heterogeneity in dose, follow-up and background therapy.
Supplements Studied
To evaluate whether Vitamin B supplementation could prevent ischemic stroke recurrence.
Related Health Concerns
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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