What are the effects of preoperative beta-blocker use on mortality and morbidity following CABG surgery?
Ferguson et al. (2002) found that preoperative beta-blocker use was associated with lower mortality and morbidity following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery in North America. Ten Broecke et al. (2003) found that preoperative beta-blocker use was associated with lower perioperative mortality in coronary surgery, and Weightman et al. (2005) also found that preoperative beta-blocker use was associated with improved survival. Ali et al. (1997) also found that beta-blockers had a beneficial effect on postoperative atrial fibrillation.