Table 1. General characteristics of the studies included in the systematic review.
| Article, Country | Journal/Impact factor | Population | Total n | n (male/female) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz et al. 14, Brazil | Arquivo Brasileiro de Cardiologia/1.514 | Human | 55 | 23/32 | 58 years |
| Noya-Rabelo et al.15, Brazil | Cardiology/1.350 | Human | 61 | 25/36 | 58 years |
| Echeverría et al. 16, Colombia | International Journal of Cardiology/3.229 | Human | 100 | 55/45 | 54 years |
| Ferrer et al. 17, Argentina | Parasitology/2.783 | Animal (mice) | 15 | 15/0 | 21 days |
| Souza et al. 18, Brazil | The American Journal of Pathology/3.491 | Animal (mice) | 29 | 0/29 | 6–8 weeks |
| Souza et al. 19, Brazil | Stem Cells International/3.869 | Animal (mice) | NI | NI | 6–8 weeks |
| Pineda et al.20, Spain | The Journal of Infectious Diseases/4.730 | Animal (mice) | 10 | NI | 6–8 weeks |