Table 1

Summary of findings table

OutcomeStudy populationRelative effect
RR (95% CI)
Absolute effect
NNT (95% CI)
Certainty of the evidence (GRADE)
In-hospital mortality9404 patients (17 studies)0.63 (0.55 to 0.72)29 (23 to 40)⊕⊕⊕
Moderate
30-day mortality2978 patients (5 studies)0.62 (0.43 to 0.85)29 (19 to 63)
Very low
Long-term mortality3544 patients (6 studies)0.61 (0.40 to 0.92)18 (12 to 40)
Very low
OutcomeStudy populationMean differenceCertainty of the evidence (GRADE)
Door to balloon7395 (23 studies)−28 (−36 to 20) min
Very low
  • GRADE, Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation; NNT, number needed to treat; RR, relative risk.