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What effect does propranalol have on heart after valve replacement?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Lower BP & HR: Prporanolol is a medication belonging to a family called beta blockers. They decrease heart rate and lower systolic blood pressure. It is a beneficial medication used for people with hypertension. After a heart valve replacement it is common to have this med on board. I'm assuming the cause to your failing heart valve was at least in part due to high blood pressure.

Answered 12/14/2014

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