Hemodynamic effect of Carvedilol vs. propranolol in cirrhotic patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background. Carvedilol appears to be more effective than propranolol in the treatment of portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients.Aim. To compare the effects of carvedilol vs. propranolol on systemic and splanchnic haemodynamics and to evaluate the adverse events associated with these treatments.Ma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-07-01
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Series: | Annals of Hepatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S166526811930849X |