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2. What is a beta blocker? Why they are vital to those with ...

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   They're prescribed to people with some irregular heart rhythms, heat attacks, heart failure, chest pain and other cardiovascular problems. Churchwell added beta blockers are one of the most ...

3. 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.

4. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that occurs due to a problem with the electrical activity of your heart. Types of arrhythmia include: ... Beta-blockers. Calcium-channel blockers.

5. Propranolol - Wikipedia

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   Propranolol is a medication of the beta blocker class. [2] It is used to treat high blood pressure, some types of irregular heart rate, thyrotoxicosis, capillary ...

6. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Medications for a fast heart rate may include beta blockers, or antiarrhythmic agents such as procainamide, which attempt to restore a normal heart rhythm. [6] This latter group may have more significant side effects, especially if taken for a long period of time. [6] Pacemakers are often used for slow heart rates. [6]

7. Long QT syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a condition affecting repolarization (relaxing) of the heart after a heartbeat, giving rise to an abnormally lengthy QT interval. [7] It results in an increased risk of an irregular heartbeat which can result in fainting, drowning, seizures, or sudden death. [1] These episodes can be triggered by exercise or stress. [6]

8. Bigeminy - Wikipedia

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   Bigeminy is a cardiac arrhythmia in which there is a single ectopic beat, or irregular heartbeat, following each regular heartbeat. Most often this is due to ectopic beats occurring so frequently that there is one after each sinus beat, or normal heartbeat. The two beats are figuratively similar to two twins (hence bi-+ gemini).

9. How to Get These Anxiety Meds From a Doctor - AOL

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   Beta-blockers. Other medications, like buspirone. As a whole, ... They’re often prescribed to manage heart conditions, such as angina, irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or to increase heart ...