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Chapter-04 History of Beta-Blockers

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Cardiology (A Clinical & Historical Perspective)

Author
1. Cruickshank JM
ISBN
9789350900819
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12259_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Madingley Hall, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
Chapter keywords
history of beta-blockers, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, arrhythmias, atheromatous process, beta-blockers in hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders

Abstract

This chapter discusses history of beta-blockers. The pharmacology and adverse reactions of different β-blockers is discussed. Coronary artery disease; peripheral arterial disease; arrhythmias; the atheromatous process are described. Beta-blockers in hypertension, and beta-blockers and heart failure are explained. Other indications are cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, neurological and psychiatric.

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