[Which beta receptor blockers should be used in hypertension?].

The author tries to answer the following questions: Which properties have the different beta-blockers, especially with regard to their cardioselectivity, lipoid solubility, bio-availability, membrane stabilizing effect and intrinsic sympathicomimetic activity? Which side effects and contraindications have the beta-blockers? How do the beta-blockers lower high blood pressure? With which antihypertensive substances should beta-blockers be combined? Do the beta-blockers have a cardioprotective effect?