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May 13, 2008
Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
“While further studies of other beta blockers and dosing regimens for perioperative use are still needed, the rapid up-titration to high dose of a beta blocker regimen employed in this study should be avoided”
Patients who received the blood pressure-lowering drugs known as beta blockers after having non-cardiac surgery were at higher risk of dying or having a stroke, a new Canadian study found. via KVIA-TV El Paso
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