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Table 3 Trials in which the numbers randomized and the numbers analyzed were inconsistent

From: Effectiveness of acupuncture for angina pectoris: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Study ID

Comparison

Outcomes

TG analysis no./randomized no.

CG analysis no./ randomized no.

BALLEGAARD 1990 [36]

Genuine acupuncture versus sham acupuncture

NTG consumption/ angina attacks

14/24

16/25

CAO JP 2002 [42]

Body acupuncture plus western medicine versus western medicine

DCG

26/30

21/21

DIAO LH 2006 [43]

Electro-acupuncture versus Compound Danshen Pills

ECG

27/30

26/30

DIAO LH (2) 2006 [43]

Electro-acupuncture plus Compound Danshen Pills versus Compound Danshen Pills

ECG

28/30

26/30

HUANG J2 2004 [46]

Electro-acupuncture versus Compound Danshen Pills

ECG

18/20

16/20

HUANG J2 (2) 2004 [46]

Electro-acupuncture plus Compound Danshen Pills versus Compound Danshen Pills

ECG

17/20

16/20

  1. TG: treatment group; CG: controlled group; no.: number; ECG: Electrocardiograph; DCG: Dynamic electrocardiogram; NTG: nitroglycerin.