Perioperative β-adrenoceptor blockade in major non-cardiac surgery

BM Biccard

Abstract


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

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