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How do beta blockers compare in treating patients who have bleeding esophageal varices?

April 26, 2017beta bleeding blockers compare Esophageal Patients treating varices

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How do beta blockers compare in treating patients who have bleeding esophageal varices?

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Trials which have included several beta blockers (propranolol, propranolol long acting, atenolol and nadolol) have not clearly shown that one beta blocker is more effective than another in reducing rates of bleeding or the risk of death in patients with esophageal varices.