Table 6.
Results of Begg's test of publication bias for short and long term outcomes.
| Outcomes | Begg's p- value for short term | Begg's p-value for short term |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0.458 | 0.547 |
| MI | 0.404 | 0.054 |
| MACE | 0.573 | 0.411 |
| TLR | 0.091 | 0.951 |
| TVR | 0.089 | 0.788 |
| TVF | – | 0.174 |
| Stent thrombosis | 0.142 | 0.681 |
| CABG | 0.117 | 0.602 |
| Stroke | – | 0.117 |
MI: Myocardial infarction; MACE: Major adverse cardiac effects; TLR: Target lesion revascularization, TVR: Target vessel revascularization, TLF: Target lesion failure, CABG: coronary artery bypass grafting.