How strong is the evidence for use of beta-blockers as first-line therapy for hypertension? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2006
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Volmink, J., Mayosi, B., Bradley, H., Wiysonge, C., Opie, L.

Abstract

The objective of this review was to quantify the effect of first-line antihypertensive treatment with beta-blockers on mortality, morbidity and withdrawal rates, compared with the other main classes of antihypertensive agents.

Citation

Bradley, H.; Wiysonge, C.; Volmink, J.; Mayosi, B.; Opie, L. How strong is the evidence for use of beta-blockers as first-line therapy for hypertension? Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Hypertension (2006) 24 (11) 2131-214. [DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000249685.58370.28]

How strong is the evidence for use of beta-blockers as first-line therapy for hypertension? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published 1 January 2006
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