• Patients who use stimulants such as crystal methamphetamine and cocaine often have
cardiovascular conditions for which β-blockers are part of the standard of care.• Many …

I enjoyed reading the excellent review on the cardiac complications of methamphetamine by
Drs. Paratz, Cunningham, and MacIsaac [1]. However I must comment on their treatment …

We thank Dr Richards [1] for his expert comments on our review [2]. Dr Richards points out
that unfortunately there is a dearth of high-quality evidence guiding the administration of …

BACKGROUND:: The off-label use of β-blockers might be prevalent, but no studies have
provided empiric data on the off-label use based on utilization data. OBJECTIVE:: This …

INTRODUCTION—Most of the major adverse effects of beta blocking drugs result from beta-
adrenoreceptor blockade. Many signs and symptoms can therefore be induced because the …

The clinician prescribing β-blockers for his or her patients is faced with an often difficult
situation. There are many β-blockers, each with its own pharmacological profile. Patients are …

Beta-blockers are commonly used medications, and they have been traditionally considered
“cardioprotective.” Their clinical use appears to be more widespread than the available …

ContextResearch on factors that influence prescribing patterns and the extent of change
produced by clinical trial findings is limited. ObjectiveTo examine the changes in prescribing …

Beta-blockers are underutilized in many patients. Barriers include perceived and real
contraindications and frequently cited adverse effects. Misperceptions abound about the …

The authors have disclosed that the use of beta-beta blockers such as propranolol, pindolol,
atenolol, and metoprolol for psychiatric disorders as discussed in this article has not been …