Effectiveness and safety of beta blockers in the management of hypertension in older adults: a systematic review to help reduce inappropriate prescribing

Effectiveness and safety of beta blockers in the management of hypertension in older adults: a systematic review to help reduce inappropriate prescribing

Abstract Background The benefit from a blood pressure lowering therapy with beta blockers may not outweigh its risks, especially in older populations. The aim of this study was to look for evidence on risks and benefits of beta blockers in older adults and to use this evidence to develop recommendat...

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Main Authors: Anna Vögele, Tim Johansson, Anna Renom-Guiteras, David Reeves, Anja Rieckert, Lisa Schlender, Anne-Lisa Teichmann, Andreas Sönnichsen, Yolanda V Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Systematic review
Beta blockers
Aged
Hypertension
Effectiveness
Inappropriate prescribing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0575-4

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