Stroke Prevention: Not all Antihypertensive Drugs are Created Equal
Reductions in blood pressure (BP) through intervention can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients. However, a number of trials indicate that beta-blockers, despite lowering BP, do not reduce the risk of stroke. A recent meta-analysis suggested that, over and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2005-03-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/14703203050060010201 |