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A large number of studies have shown that beta-blockers are useful in the treatment of angina pectoris. Favorable effects of beta blockers are decreased heart rate, contractility and wall tension, the three main causes of myocardial oxygen consumption. ⋯ Beta-blockers are standard therapy for patients with stable angina pectoris, silent myocardial ischemia and unstable angina pectoris. In the treatment of all these forms of myocardial ischemia beta-blockers could be used in conjuction with nitrates and calcium antagonists.