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Beta-blockers in vascular surgery patients: is the debate still going on?

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Abstract

Patients undergoing vascular surgery are under increased risk for perioperative myocardial ischemia and cardiovascular complications, and optimal medical treatment is therefore imperative for these patients. Beta-blockade has been introduced as a cornerstone of optimal management, and standardized preoperative initiation has been recommended in the past. However, recent pooled data have questioned prior recommendations and have led to revision of international guidelines. This review aims to highlight the debate on perioperative beta-blockade for vascular surgery patients in order to produce useful conclusions for everyday clinical practice.

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  1. Vascular Surgery Division, First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, University of Athens Medical School, Hippocration Hospital, 6 Melinas Merkouri Str., Neon Irakleion, 14122, Athens, Greece

    George Galyfos, Konstantinos Filis & Fragiska Sigala

  2. Department of Vascular Surgery, KAT General Hospital, Athens, Greece

    George Galyfos & Georgios Geropapas

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Galyfos, G., Filis, K., Sigala, F. et al. Beta-blockers in vascular surgery patients: is the debate still going on?. J Anesth 30, 1031–1036 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-016-2232-z

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