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Beta blockers: cardiovascular disease

Authors :
Jordan, Sue
Knight, John
Source :
Nursing Standard. August 18, 2004, Vol. 18 Issue 49, p56, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Beta blockers protect the heart from the effects of stress, fright, excitement and exercise. They prevent adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) reaching their natural target sites on the beta receptors [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00296570
Volume :
18
Issue :
49
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nursing Standard
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121537738