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When Guidelines Need Guidance… Franz H. Messerli, MD, Sripal Bangalore, MD, MHA The American Journal of Medicine Volume 121, Issue 9, Pages 742-743 (September 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.04.031 Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure Meta-analysis of RCTs of perioperative β-blockers for noncardiac surgery (pre POISE). BB=beta blockers; T=serious adverse effect requiring treatment. There was no beneficial effect of β-blockers when compared to placebo/standardized care for any of the secondary outcomes with an increased risk of perioperative bradycardia and hypotension. The American Journal of Medicine 2008 121, 742-743DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.04.031) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions