Table 3 Effects of BMC transplantation over time
| Â | No. of RCTs | Difference in mean (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
LV ejection fraction | |||
 Follow up < 6 months | 7 | 1.45 [0.54 to 2.36] | 0.002 |
 Follow up > 6, < 12 months | 13 | 0.83 [–1.85 to 3.51] | 0.54 |
 Follow up ≥ 12 months | 14 | 3.58 [1.55 to5.61] | 0.0006 |
LV end-diastolic indexes | |||
 Follow up < 6 months | 6 | –4.76 [–8.19 to –1.33] | 0.006 |
 Follow up > 6, < 12 months | 7 | –0.60 [–3.38 to 2.18] | 0.67 |
 Follow up ≥ 12 months | 13 | –4.00 [–8.13 to 0.13] | 0.06 |
LV end-systolic indexes | |||
 Follow up < 6 months | 5 | –4.29 [–11.51 to 2.92] | 0.24 |
 Follow up > 6, < 12 months | 5 | 0.51 [–1.92 to 2.95] | 0.68 |
 Follow up ≥ 12 months | 13 | –7.07 [–11.99 to –2.14] | 0.005 |