beta Blockade after myocardial infarction: systematic review and meta regression analysis

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Authors

Jayne Harrison · Medicines Evaluation Unit

Abstract

beta Blockers are effective in long term secondary prevention after myocardial infarction, but they are underused in such cases and lead to avoidable mortality and morbidity.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Heart Failure Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 318, Issue 7200, pp. 1730-1737

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.318.7200.1730

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