Beta-Blockers for Fast Heart Rates
Why It Is Used
Beta-blockers are used to help control the heart rate and prevent episodes of Reference supraventricular tachycardia Opens New Window. They are also used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference John M. Miller, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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