Effect of Beta-Blockers on Mortality after Myocardial Infarction in Adults with COPD

January 16, 2014

Researchers discuss their study of COPD patients who have experienced a first myocardial infarction and the impact of beta-blocker therapy on mortality.

Jennifer Quint, clinical lecturer in epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Liam Smeeth, professor of clinical epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, discuss their BMJ study of UK COPD patients who have experienced a first myocardial infarction and the impact of beta-blocker therapy on mortality.