Efficacy of plant extracts in heart failure patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
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By
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Tianjiao Tang
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Guang Li
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Xiaoqian Huang
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Hongsheng Liang
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June 12, 2026
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Objective:
To compare the effects of various plant extracts in heart failure patients and rank their efficacy using network meta-analysis.
Key Findings:
- Heart failure is a complex syndrome with high global prevalence and significant public health burden.
- Plant extracts offer multi-target therapeutic strategies for heart failure management.
- Ginsenosides, Astragaloside IV, Ginkgo biloba, and hawthorn extracts have been studied for their effects in heart failure treatment.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- The search was restricted to published literature, excluding clinical trial registries, which may limit the comprehensiveness of the findings.
- Variations in mechanisms of action and therapeutic efficacy among different plant extracts require further investigation.
Conclusion:
The network meta-analysis aims to rank the efficacy of various botanical extracts in heart failure patients.
