Effect of milrinone on cardiac functions in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Figures & data

Figure 1 Funnel plot comparing the requirement of intra-aortic balloon pump (%) between milrinone group and control/nesiritide group.

Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; SE, standard error.

Figure 2 Flow diagram of study selection.

Figure 3 Forest plots comparing between milrinone group and placebo/nesiritide group the (A) requirement of intra-aortic balloon pump (%); (B) inotropic support requirement; (C) duration of inotropic support; (D) duration of mechanical ventilation support.

Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.

Figure 4 Forest plots comparing incidence of post-CABG complications between milrinone group and placebo/nesiritide group in (A) myocardial ischemia; (B) myocardial infarction.

Abbreviations: CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; CI, confidence interval.

Figure 5 Forest plot comparing ICU stay between milrinone group and placebo/nesiritide group.

Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; IV, independent variable; ICU, intensive care unit.

Figure 6 Forest plots comparing overall survival between milrinone group and placebo/nesiritide group in (A) mortality; (B) morbidity.

Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; IV, independent variable.