title: Empiric beta-blockers for the prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage: cost effective or clinically applicable?
authors.forename: Joel H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Rubenstein
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Inadomi
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists