Beta-blockers for the primary prevention of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Main Authors: Yingxu Ma (Author), Fan Bai (Author), Fen Qin (Author), Jiayi Li (Author), Na Liu (Author), Dongping Li (Author), Tengfang Li (Author), Hui Xie (Author), Da Liu (Author), Shenghua Zhou (Author), Qiming Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The effects of β blockers on the primary prevention of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity were controversial. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials of the comparison of β blockers versus placebo in patients undergoing anthracyc...