When time to first event was analysed, non-selective beta-blockers were associated with a reduced risk of a thrombo-embolic event compared with selective beta-blockers (HR 0.75, 95% CI: 0.64–0.88).

The 1-year probability of being free from death or rebleeding was higher in the p-TIPS group than in the glue obliteration and non-selective beta-blocker group (77% vs 37%; hazard ratio, 0.25; P ...

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Background and aims: Previous clinical trials suggest that adding non-selective beta-blockers improves the efficacy of endoscopic band ligation (EBL) in the prevention of recurrent bleeding, but no ...

All patients received non-selective beta-blocker treatment or EBL. LMWH was given to 29 patients and VKA to three patients, aiming for an INR of 2–3. The median time to commencement of anticoagulation ...

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