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During an average 3.5 years of follow-up, beta blockers did not decrease the rate of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or stroke in persons with a previous infarction, with known coronary artery disease, or with coronary artery disease risk factors alone. In those with risk factors alone, beta blockers may increase risk. JAMA. 2012 Oct 3;308(13):1340-1349.    (retrieved Oct, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.