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Evaluating the efficacy of ubiquinol in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shurjeel Uddin Qazi1, Muhammad Ahrar Bin Naeem2, Muhammad Umar2
1Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Aim: We aim to analyze past literature to evaluate the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) in the population with heart failure (HF). Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted through MEDLINE (via PubMed) and Cochrane Library. The outcomes analyzed were a reduction in HF-related mortality, an improvement in exercise capacity, and the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Results: Among 16 studies, CoQ-10 significantly reduced HF-related mortality by 40% and improved exercise capacity in patients with HF, but demonstrated no significant difference in LVEF however, the potential of its efficacy on LVEF could not be ruled out. Conclusion: CoQ-10 significantly enhances exercise capacity and reduces HF-related mortality; however, its impact on patients with reduced LVEF requires further investigation.
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