Is carvedilol superior to propranolol in patients with cirrhosis with portal hypertension: a systematic and meta-analysis

Background: Carvedilol has shown greater potency than propranolol as a β-blocker in managing cardiac conditions. However, its efficacy in reducing portal hypertension (PHTN) in patients with cirrhosis remains unclear. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of carvedilol compared with propranol...

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Main Authors: Siddheesh Rajpurohit, Balaji Musunuri, Pooja Basthi Mohan, Ganesh Bhat, Shiran Shetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioExcel Publishing Ltd 2025-02-01
Series:Drugs in Context
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Online Access:https://www.drugsincontext.com/is-carvedilol-superior-to-propranolol-in-patients-with-cirrhosis-with-portal-hypertension-a-systematic-and-meta-analysis/