Carvedilol for portal hypertension in cirrhosis: systematic review with meta-analysis

Conclusions Carvedilol may be more effective in decreasing HVPG than propranolol or nebivolol and it may be as effective as EVL or nadolol plus ISMN in preventing variceal bleeding. However, the overall quality of evidence is low. Further large-scale randomised studies are required before we can make firm conclusions. Trial registration number CRD42015020542.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Gastroenterology and hepatology, Medical management Research Source Type: research