Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease, but it carries a risk of periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI). This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of nicorandil, a hybrid compound with nitrate-like and potassium channel-opening properties, in preventing PMI during PCI. A comprehensive literature search identified 14 studies involving 1,762 patients, with 882 receiving nicorandil and 880 in the control group. The analysis revealed that nicorandil significantly reduced the incidence of PMI (RR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.61-0.86) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (RR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.58-0.99) compared to the control group. Nicorandil's cardioprotective effects are attributed to its ability to improve coronary blood flow, precondition the myocardium, and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. These findings suggest that nicorandil could be a valuable adjunctive therapy during PCI, potentially improving patient outcomes. However, the study had limitations, including variations in drug administration methods and a lack of individual-level data for subgroup analysis. Future research should focus on optimizing dosing regimens and administration timing and comparing nicorandil's effectiveness with other cardioprotective agents.

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