Safety and Efficacy of Cangrelor in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Mostafa Reda Mostafa, Mohamed Magdi Eid, Ahmed K. Awad, Andrew Takla, Abdul Rhman Hassan, Basant E. Katamesh, Majd M. AlBarakat, Abdul Rhman Ziada, Sarah Mohamed, Karim M. Al-Azizi, Andrew M. Goldsweig

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Abstract

Introduction: Cangrelor is a potent intravenous non-thienopyridine P2Y12 inhibitor. We conducted a network meta-analysis to study the efficacy and safety of cangrelor as compared with the oral P2Y12 inhibition, clopidogrel, or placebo in acute coronary syndromes. Methods: This meta-analysis followed the Cochrane collaboration guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocols. Outcomes of interest included all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis, target vessel revascularization, major bleeding, minor bleeding, and the need for blood transfusion. Results: The analysis was comprised of 6 studies including 26,444 patients treated with cangrelor, clopidogrel, or placebo. There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis, target vessel revascularization, or major bleeding. Cangrelor was associated with a higher risk of minor bleeding than clopidogrel or placebo, with no difference in requiring blood transfusion. Conclusion: Cangrelor has comparable outcomes to clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes and can be used as a reliable alternative in this population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)71-81
Number of pages11
JournalAmerican Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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