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Genetic variation, β-blockers, and perioperative myocardial infarction.
Anesthesiology - 1 Dec 2011
Nagele Peter, Liggett Stephen B
Abstract excerpt
Perioperative myocardial infarction is a common and potentially fatal complication after noncardiac surgery, particular among patients with cardiovascular risk factors. β-blockers have been considered a mainstay in prevention and treatment of perioperative myocardial infarction, yet recent evidence suggests that β-blockers may have an unfavorable risk profile in this setting, and the use has become controversial....
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