Beta blockers may aid COPD patients after vascular surgery.  A recent study finds that anti-hypertension drugs don't induce respiratory problems as previously feared.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000534:rehabilitation*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents