How do beta blockers work to ease heart attack symptoms?
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A beta blocker is a medication that blocks the effects of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine). As a result, the heart beats more slowly, reducing blood pressure. The drug also opens blood vessels allowing blood to flow more freely. Doctors prescribe beta blockers during a heart attack to reduce chest pain and correct irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
A beta blocker is a medication that blocks the effects of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine). As a result, the heart beats more slowly, reducing blood pressure. The drug also opens blood vessels allowing blood to flow more freely. Doctors... More
