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2. Beta blocker - Wikipedia

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   Beta blockers are known primarily for their reductive effect on heart rate, although this is not the only mechanism of action of importance in congestive heart failure. [17] Beta blockers, in addition to their sympatholytic β 1 activity in the heart, influence the renin–angiotensin system at the kidneys.

3. Bisoprolol - Wikipedia

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   Bisoprolol, sold under the brand name Zebeta among others, is a beta blocker which is selective for the beta-1 receptor [7] and used for cardiovascular diseases, [7] including tachyarrhythmias, high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure. [7] [8] It is taken by mouth. [7]

4. Management of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is an under-recognized risk factor for heart failure. Uncontrolled sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart failure by up to 140%. [4] Weight reduction – through physical activity and dietary modification, as obesity is a risk factor for heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy. Effective weight management has been shown ...

5. Discovery and development of beta-blockers - Wikipedia

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   Figure 1: The chemical structure of dichloroisoprenaline or dichloroisoproterenol (), abbreviated DCI — the first β-blocker to be developed. β adrenergic receptor antagonists (also called beta-blockers or β-blockers) were initially developed in the 1960s, for the treatment of angina pectoris but are now also used for hypertension, congestive heart failure and certain arrhythmias. [1]

6. Acute decompensated heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are stopped or decreased in people with acutely decompensated heart failure and a low blood pressure. However, continuation of beta-blockers may be appropriate if the blood pressure is adequate. [16] Inotropic agents. Inotropes are indicated if low blood pressure ( SBP < 90 mmHg ) is present.

7. Carvedilol - Wikipedia

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   Carvedilol, sold under the brand name Coreg among others, is a beta blocker medication, that may be prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (also known as HFrEF or systolic heart failure). [1] [2] Beta-blockers as a collective medication class are not ...

8. Using Minoxidil for Hair Loss? Know About These ... - AOL

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   Beta-blockers. Quick disclaimer: ... Congestive heart failure. Ischemic heart disease. An adrenal gland tumor known as pheochromocytoma. Kidney failure or another condition that requires dialysis.

9. Metoprolol - Wikipedia

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   A meta-analysis further supports reduced incidence of heart failure worsening in patients treated with beta-blockers compared to placebo. [30] However, in some circumstances, particularly when initiating metoprolol in patients with more symptomatic disease, an increased prevalence of hospitalisation and mortality has been reported within the ...