PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Helwick, Caroline ED - Brady, Adrian J.B. TI - Point/Counterpoint: Arguments for and against Beta-Blocker Use in Hypertension DP - 2007 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 27--31 VI - 7 IP - 7 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/27.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/27.full AB - This article discusses the use of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension. Also discussed are the LIFE, ASCOT-LLA, ASCOT-BPLA, and ASCOT-CAFE trials, as well as European Society of Hypertension/European Society of Cardiology hypertension guidelines.