Efficacy and safety of argatroban in treatment of acute ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis

Figure 1 Flow chart of article search and selection for this meta-analysis.

Figure 2 Forest plot showing that there was no significant difference in efficacy among the studies. The results might not be reliable considering the heterogeneity.

Figure 3 Marian’s and Andrew’s studies were performed recently. The heterogeneity was within the acceptable limit. Although the results were different, the overall meta-analysis showed no difference.

Figure 4 Only Marian’s and Andrew’s studies provided detailed data of bleeding events. Analysis showed no difference compared with the control group.