Effects of Nebivolol on Exercise Tolerance and Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function

Initial dose of 5 mg titrated (doubling of previous dose) to optimal blood pressure. The dose was titrated by doubling the previous dosage to achieve BP less than or equal to 130/80 mm Hg at 2 weeks and 4 weeks. The mean dose of nebivolol used week 4 through week 10 was 7.8 mg. It should be noted that nebivolol was added to the subject's existing stable antihypertensive regimen which included a mean of 2 other medications.