Table 5.
Different agents and mean dosages of beta-blocker administered at presentation, at 24 hours and at discharge
| Beta-blocker | Hospital admission n (%) | mean dosage (mg) | 24-hour n (%) | mean dosage (mg) | Hospital discharge n (%) | mean dosage (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol | 36 (36) | 100 (50 to 125) | 30 (36) | 100 (50 to 125 | 51 (43) | 100 (50 to 125 |
| Carvedilol | 18 (18) | 12.5 (6.25 to 25) | 16 (19) | 12.5 (6.25 to 25) | 20 (17) | 12.5 (7.81 to 25) |
| Bisoprolol | 16 (16) | 5 (5 to 8.75) | 13 (16) | 5 (5 to 5) | 19 (16) | 5 (5 to 5) |
| Nebivolol | 22 (22) | 5 (3.75 to 7.5) | 19 (24) | 5 (2.5 to 7.5) | 26 (22) | 5 (2.5 to 7.5) |
| Atenolol | 4 (4) | 62 (50 to 94) | 2 (2.5) | 75 (50 to 100) | 1 (1) | 100 |
| Sotalol | 3 (3) | 160 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Celiproplol | 2 (2) | 200 | 2 (2.5) | 150 (100 to 200) | 1 (1) | 200 |
Values are displayed as number of patients (%) and mean (quartiles) dosage in mg.