Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Schaink A, Lambrinos A. Vasodilators for inhospital heart failure management: a rapid review (update) Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2015 Authors' conclusions The following conclusions were drawn from the examination of 1 RCT comparing nesiritide versus nitroglycerin as part of the addendum to the rapid review:
Based on moderate quality of evidence, there was no statistically significant difference in renal function biomarkers (at baseline, 24 hours, 48 hours, and discharge) among patients who received nesiritide versus nitroglycerin.
Based on low quality of evidence, there was no statistically significant difference in mortality (at 3 or 6 months post-discharge) among patients who received nesiritide versus nitroglycerin. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Heart Failure; Humans; Inpatients; Natriuretic Peptide, Brain; Nitroglycerin; Vasodilator Agents Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32015000503 Date abstract record published 23/04/2015 |