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Perioperative ß-adrenoceptor blockade in major non-cardiac surgery


BM Biccard

Abstract

This review discusses the mechanisms of perioperative ischaemia and how â-adrenoceptor blockade may prevent it. The evidence for perioperative â-adrenoceptor blockers, their side effects and recommendations for their perioperative use are discussed.

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eISSN: 2220-1173
print ISSN: 2220-1181