American journal of therapeutics
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparative analysis of beta-blockers with other antihypertensive agents on cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To analyze the effects of beta-blockers (BBs) on cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in diabetic patients with hypertension. ⋯ BBs have increased risk for CV mortality when compared with RAS blockade therapy in diabetic patients with hypertension. BBs do not have increased risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, CV mortality, and total mortality when compared with control antihypertensive therapy in diabetic patients with hypertension.