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Absolute risk of death in hospital within 30 days of elective surgery. Absolute risk of death comparing atenolol with metoprolol after surgery. Data expressed as cumulative number of deaths per 1000 admissions on corresponding day. P values compare death rate with atenolol relative to metoprolol for entire interval and for consecutive 14 day intervals, using log rank test
