20 Aug How strong is the evidence for use of beta-blockers as first-line therapy for hypertension? Systematic review and meta-analysis
Hazel A. Bradleya, Charles Shey Wiysongeb, Jimmy A. Volminkc, Bongani M. Mayosib and Lionel H. Opied Objective To quantify the effect of first-line antihypertensive treatment with beta-blockers on mortality, morbidity and withdrawal rates, compared with the other main classes of antihypertensive agents. Methods We identified eligible trials by searching...