Table 36Results of subgroup analysis from randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of smoking on clinical outcome

Study, Year
(Total N)
Device TypeDeviceOutcomeCharacteristicEffect Size (“X”R 95%CI)*P-Values for Interaction Between Subgroups*
Cura, 200795
(N=140)
Distal Filter Embolic ProtectionSpideRX™STSR ≥ 70% 60 min postPCICurrent smokingRR 1.12 (0.93 to 1.34)NA
Stone, 2005112
(N=501)
Distal Balloon Embolic ProtectionGuardWire® PlusSTSR ≥ 70% 30 min postPCICurrent smokingRR 0.99 (0.81 to 1.22)0.68
No current smokingRR 1.05 (0.87 to 1.27)
Haeck, 200918
(N=284)
Proximal Balloon Embolic ProtectionProxis™PostPCI STSR ≥ 70%Current smokingRR 1.41 (1.11 to 1.80)0.78
No current smokingRR 1.32 (0.90 to 1.95)
*

Some values were calculated based upon available trial data or estimated from figures

Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; min=minutes; N=total number of participants enrolled; NA=not applicable; PCI=percutaneous coronary intervention; RR=relative risk; STSR=ST-segment resolution

From: Results

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