Therapeutic hypothermia in ST elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials

Conclusions Although TH appears to be safe in patients with STEMI, meta-analysis of published RCTs indicates that benefit is limited to reduction of infarct size in patients with anterior wall involvement with no demonstrable effect on all-cause mortality, recurrent myocardial infarction or HF/PO.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Bradyarrhythmias and heart block, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Acute coronary syndromes, Epidemiology Coronary artery disease Source Type: research