Atenolol Versus Other Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

[...]is it not a mistake to include the HAPPHY (Heart Attack Primary Prevention in Hypertension) trial without considering that the 2 beta-adrenergic blockers arms differed as to outcome (2)?

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2009-06, Vol.53 (22), p.2101-2102
Main Authors: Aursnes, Ivar, MD, PhD, Osnes, Jan-Bjørn, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists - therapeutic use
Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
Atenolol - therapeutic use
Cardiovascular
Humans
Hypertension
Hypertension - drug therapy
Internal Medicine
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Summary:[...]is it not a mistake to include the HAPPHY (Heart Attack Primary Prevention in Hypertension) trial without considering that the 2 beta-adrenergic blockers arms differed as to outcome (2)?
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.11.067