Beta-blockers have become a commonly used and popular treatment for anxiety and panic, but research on their safety and efficacy remains uncertain.

states that “a number of clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of beta-blockers such as propranolol, sotalol and oxprenolol, in the relief of anxiety symptoms both in comparison to ...

Thus, oxidative stress may be a marker that characterizes heart failure and may be beneficially effected by appropriate β-blocker therapy ... positive-controlled comparison (51 patients) showing ...

Recent evidence suggests that perioperative use of ß-blockers may reduce morbidity and mortality among high-risk patients who undergo major noncardiac or vascular surgery (Journal Watch Apr 9 2002).

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