Alternative in Beta Blocker Intolerance: The ABBI Trial

Summary

In this study the investigators will assess the tolerance of Nebivolol (Bystolic) in cardiovascular patients who are not able to tolerate conventional beta blockers. A side effect profile will be tracked and compared with previous beta blocker use. The investigators hypothesize that Bystolic will be tolerated by many patients who are intolerant of conventional blockers.

Timeline

Start

2009-05

Primary completion

2012-06

Completion

2012-06

Publications

• Background Wojciechowski D, Papademetriou V. Beta-blockers in the management of hypertension: focus on nebivolol. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2008 Apr;6(4):471-9. doi: 10.1586/14779072.6.4.471.
• Background Weber MA. The role of the new beta-blockers in treating cardiovascular disease. Am J Hypertens. 2005 Dec;18(12 Pt 2):169S-176S. doi: 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2005.09.009.
• Background Kramer JM, Hammill B, Anstrom KJ, Fetterolf D, Snyder R, Charde JP, Hoffman BS, Allen LaPointe N, Peterson E. National evaluation of adherence to beta-blocker therapy for 1 year after acute myocardial infarction in patients with commercial health insurance. Am Heart J. 2006 Sep;152(3):454.e1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2006.02.030.

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