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Beta Blockers 'Killing Patients'

Research uncovers dire effects of pre-surgery drug

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2008 3:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – Beta blockers routinely given to patients before surgery do far more harm than good, with patients 35% more likely to die within a month than those given a dummy pill, according to a study reported in the Lancet.  While the blood pressure drugs did...   Read full story »

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