Impact of beta ‐blockers on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced liver disease

ConclusionsVentilatory threshold is reduced in patients with advanced liver disease taking beta‐blockers compared to those not taking the medication. This may incorrectly risk stratify patients on beta‐blockers and has implications for patient management before and after liver transplantation. The oxygen uptake efficiency slope was not influenced by beta‐blockers and may therefore be a better measure of cardiopulmonary performance in this patient population.
Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research