| The current state of beta blockers in hypertension therapy. | |
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PMID: 21180299 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Beta adrenergic blockers have had a long history as frontline agents in hypertension therapy. They are the mainstay of treatment in ischemic heart disease, heart failure, high risk coronary artery disease and arrhythmias, as their importance in these compelling indications are well-established. However, the efficacy and relevance of beta blockers in the treatment of uncomplicated hypertension have been questioned because the traditional agents were deemed not atpar with drugs from other classes in terms of cardiovascular outcomes. Although atenolol and other traditional agent s have lost favor, the other cardioselective agents have been shown to be at least as efficacious in hypertension as the other classes of drugs. Their use in hypertension therapy should continue, especially in young and diabetic individuals where high sympathetic tone and high renin levels are the primary features. The newer-generation vasodilating beta blockers have favorable hemodynamic and metabolic properties, better side effect profile and improved efficacy in treating uncomplicated hypertension. With the advent of these new agents, the beta blocker class should remain as a viable first-line option in antihypertensive therapy. |
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Joel A Lardizabal; Prakash C Deedwania |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Indian heart journal Volume: 62 ISSN: 0019-4832 ISO Abbreviation: Indian Heart J Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
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Created Date: 2010-12-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374675 Medline TA: Indian Heart J Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Cardiology, University of California in San Francisco School of Medicine, Fresno Medical Education Program, Fresno, CA, USA. |
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