The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 9 , Pages 742-743 , September 2008

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    Meta-analysis of RCTs of perioperative β-blockers for noncardiac surgery (pre POISE). BB=beta blockers; T=serious adverse effect requiring treatment. There was no beneficial effect of β-blockers when

    Meta-analysis of RCTs of perioperative β-blockers for noncardiac surgery (pre POISE). BB=beta blockers; T=serious adverse effect requiring treatment. There was no beneficial effect of β-blockers when compared to placebo/standardized care for any of the secondary outcomes with an increased risk of perioperative bradycardia and hypotension.

PII: S0002-9343(08)00489-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.04.031

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 9 , Pages 742-743 , September 2008