title: Different metabolic effects of selective and nonselective beta-blockers rather than mere heart rate reduction may be the mechanisms by which beta-blockade prevents cardiovascular events.
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fragasso
authors.forename: Michela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cera
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Margonato
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000401:mortality; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents