title: Controversies surrounding the use of beta-blockers in older patients with cardiovascular disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Jansen
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Gurwitz
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists