Open AccessEffect of Beta-Blockers on Stroke Outcome: A Meta-Analysis
Author(s) -
Hajnal Zsuzsanna Balla,
Yang Cao,
Jakob O. Ström
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.868
H-Index - 58
ISSN - 1179-1349
DOI - 10.2147/clep.s268105
Subject(s) - meta analysis , medicine , funnel plot , publication bias , stroke (engine) , observational study , randomized controlled trial , random effects model , study heterogeneity , clinical trial , beta (programming language) , mechanical engineering , engineering , computer science , programming language
Cardiovascular events and infections are common in the acute phase after stroke. It has been suggested that these complications may be associated with excessive sympathetic activation due to the stroke, and that beta-adrenergic antagonists (beta-blockers) therefore may be beneficial.