What is the place of beta-blockade in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular function? Evidence and (mis)interpretation.
Beta blockers have long been used in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction. However, many new therapies are available for this patient group, and as a result, the current role of beta blockers may have become uncertain. In this article we address a series of questions related to the important and continuing role of beta blockade after myocardial infarction.
Freemantle
Nick
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Department of Primary Care and General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK.
Urdahl
Hege
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Eastaugh
Joanne
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Hobbs
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists