Beta-blockers reduced the risk of mortality and exacerbation in patients with COPD: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is a primary cause of death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Beta-blockers have been proved to reduce morbidity and improve survival in patients with cardiac diseases. But the effects of beta-blockers on outcomes in patients with COPD...

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Main Authors: Qingxia Du, Yongchang Sun, Ning Ding, Lijin Lu, Ying Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4245088?pdf=render