Beta-Blockers
Care Before the Procedure
- Review medical history, allergies, and other medications.
- Assess baseline blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac function.
- Discuss potential side effects like fatigue, dizziness, or bradycardia.
- Inform doctor about asthma, diabetes, or other chronic conditions.
Care During the Procedure
- Take medications exactly as prescribed at the same time daily.
- Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and symptom changes.
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation to prevent rebound hypertension or arrhythmias.
- Report dizziness, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue promptly.
Care After the Procedure
- Continue follow-up visits for dose adjustment and monitoring.
- Maintain heart-healthy lifestyle to support treatment.
- Review all medications with doctor to avoid interactions.
- Report any new or worsening cardiac symptoms immediately.
Eligibility
- Patients with hypertension requiring heart rate or blood pressure control.
- Individuals with chronic stable angina or post-heart attack care.
- Patients with arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or tachycardia.
- Heart failure patients to improve survival and reduce symptoms.
- Review medical history, allergies, and other medications.
- Assess baseline blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac function.
- Discuss potential side effects like fatigue, dizziness, or bradycardia.
- Inform doctor about asthma, diabetes, or other chronic conditions.
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