Why the study?
Do beta-blockers prevent sudden cardiac death and cardiac mortality?
Population
Patients at risk of sudden cardiac death, including those with myocardial infarction
Design
Review
Authors
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Affirms beta-blocker preference for SCD prevention; leaves open need for updated RCTs amid modern therapies.
Do beta-blockers prevent sudden cardiac death and cardiac mortality?
Beta-blockers are highly effective in preventing sudden cardiac death, and their cardioprotective benefits generally outweigh perceived risks.
M. J. Kendall (1995) studied this question.
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