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|When not to use beta-blockers in seniors with hypertension, J Fam Pract 2008; 57:18–21 |

|Potential PURL Review Form: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses |

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|Section 1: Identifying Information |

|1.1 Citation |Khan N, McAlister FA. Re-examining the efficacy of beta-blockers for the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analysis. CMAJ 2006; 174:1737–1742 |

|1.2 PubMed ID |16754904 |

|1.3 Nominated by |Sarah-Anne Schumann |

|1.4 Date nominated |6/28/06 |

|1.5 Identified through |BMJ Online Updates |

|1.6 Decision |Potential PURL—assign reviewer |

|1.7 PURLS Editor |Bernard Ewigman |

|1.7 Nomination decision date |7/15/06 |

|1.8 Initial status | |

|1.9 Comments | |

|1.10 Assigned reviewer |Sarah-Anne Schumann |

|1.11 Reviewer affiliation |University of Chicago |

|1.12 Date review due |7/20/06 |

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|Section 2: Detailed Study Description |

|2.1 What types of studies are included in this review? |RCTs |

|2.2 What is the key question addressed by this review? |Is there a difference in the efficacy of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension in older and younger patients? |

|Summarize the main conclusions and any strengths or |Primary outcomes: Composite of stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), death; separated trials with patients ................
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