Beta-blockers are not associated with stroke severity and outcome in hypertensive patients: data from a national stroke registry

Lowering blood pressure (BP) with beta-blockers is less effective in reducing the risk of stroke than with other agents. However, studies on associations between use of beta-blockers and stroke severity are inconclusive. We assessed the association between pre-stroke use of beta-blockers and stroke severity, disability and death in a large prospective national registry of hospitalized hypertensive patients with acute stroke.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Stroke Source Type: research