[Betacap efficiency in elderly patients with coronary heart disease and essential hypertension].

Aim: To assess the efficacy of long-acting propranolol in elderly patients with essential hypertension (EH) and coronary disease (CD).

Materials And Methods: Sixteen patients (mean age 60 years) with EH and CD were examined using ECG and echoCG, chest rheoplethysmography, Holter ECG monitoring, and exercise test. Betacap was administered once a day in doses 40 or 80 mg at 10.