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Are beta blockers used in critical care to treat hearts?
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Absolutely: Beta blockers are frequently used in the ICU for management of various conditions related to the heart and sometimes for blood pressure control. In the icu, the patient may sometimes benefit from intravenous beta blockers that can be specifically titrated on a real time basis, with less fear about erratic absorption from the gut.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes, frequently: Beta blockers reduce excessive heart rates and take stress of of heart muscle in many circumstances. They are considered an essential part of managing acute heart attacks.
Answered 9/20/2012
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