Beta-Blockers and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Overview

Journal Curr Cardiol Rev

Publisher Bentham Science Publishers

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2020 Nov 4

PMID 33143615

Citations 5

Authors

Juan A Siordia

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Abstract

Background: Aortic aneurysms are worrisome because of their predisposition to dissection and rupture. Beta-blockers are considered first-line therapy for aortic aneurysms. The following meta-analysis assesses if beta-blockers diminish aortic aneurysm growth.

Methods: A literature search was performed to collect information on clinical trials that have assessed aortic aneurysm growth between beta-blockers and placebo. The primary endpoint was aortic aneurysm growth rate per year. A forest plot with a random-effects model was used for analysis.

Results: Eight clinical trials were included in the analysis. Beta-blockers showed a statistically non-significant effect on aortic aneurysm growth (standard mean difference -0.44; 95% CI [-0.44, 0.00]).

Conclusion: Beta-blockers do not significantly influence aortic aneurysm growth. Further studies are required to find a suitable medical therapy to reduce growth rates.

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