title: Beta-blockers and prevention of first variceal hemorrhage: tantalizing expectations?
authors.affiliation: University of Miami School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Selub
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Barkin
mesh_terms: D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016019:Survival Analysis
chemical_list: D011433:Propranolol