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My 62yo mom with chf n pvd takes 25mg of atenolol whenever she gets a-fib, which she says of great help. are there any concern for beta blockers?

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Chf: We treat CHF with beta blockers chronically very often, should discuss with her dr. To get input.

Answered 6/10/2014

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