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The Present and Future Use of β-Blockers

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The current state of knowledge about β-blockers in treating hypertension and their comparative pharmacology is reviewed. Some new developments in antihypertensive therapy, such as converting-enzyme inhibitors and calcium antagonistic drugs are discussed and their place vis-a-vis the β-blockers analysed.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, USA

    N. M. Kaplan (Professor of Internal Medicine)

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Kaplan, N.M. The Present and Future Use of β-Blockers. Drugs 25 (Suppl 2), 1–4 (1983). https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-198300252-00002

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