title: Beta-blockers as first-line antihypertensive therapy the crumbling continues.
authors.forename: Carl J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Lavie
authors.forename: Franz H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Messerli
authors.forename: Richard V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Milani
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*
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents