Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2018; 24(33): 3770-3775
Published online Sep 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i33.3770
Table 2 Comparison of metrics of physical frailty by beta-blocker use
OutcomeOn beta blockers
Not on beta blockers
P value
n = 181 (53%)n = 163 (47%)
Liver frailty index13.75 (3.37-4.15)3.64 (3.23-4.04)0.04
Chair stands (s)12.5 (10-16.2)10.9 (8.3-13.2)0.003
Grip strength (kg)33.3 (24.3-40)29 (22-37)0.03
Balance (s)30 (30-30)30 (26.6-30)0.20
LFI Frail14%14%0.98
LFI Robust16%25%0.06
Exhaustion51%52%0.89
MNLTPA frailty58%60%0.69