Abstract
In this proof-of-principle trial, the hypothesis was investigated that sodium thiosulfate (STS), a potent antioxidant and hydrogen sulfide donor, reduces reperfusion injury. A total of 373 patients presenting with a first
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction received either 12.5 g STS intravenously or matching placebo at
arrival at the hospital and 6 hours later. The primary outcome, infarct size, measured by cardiac magnetic
resonance at 4 months after randomization, did not differ between the treatment arms. Secondary outcomes
were comparable as well, suggesting no clinical benefit of STS in this population at relatively low risk for large
infarction.
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction received either 12.5 g STS intravenously or matching placebo at
arrival at the hospital and 6 hours later. The primary outcome, infarct size, measured by cardiac magnetic
resonance at 4 months after randomization, did not differ between the treatment arms. Secondary outcomes
were comparable as well, suggesting no clinical benefit of STS in this population at relatively low risk for large
infarction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1285-1294 |
Journal | JACC: Basic to Translational Science |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- clinical trial
- hydrogen sulfide
- ischemia-reperfusion injury
- myocardial infarction
- randomized controlled trial
- thiosulfates