Abstract

Beta-blockers have long been used to treat hypertension and are recommended as first-line therapy in hypertension guidelines. However, their benefits have been challenged by other antihypertensive treatments. A recent meta-analysis of atenolol trials has also cast doubt on the value of this beta-blocker in primary hypertension (Journal Watch Cardiology Feb 4 2005). For a new meta-analysis, researchers …

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