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Review
. 2007 Jun;4(2):93-8.
doi: 10.1007/s11897-007-0006-5.

Beta-blocker contraindications: are there patients or situations where use is inappropriate?

S D Naik  1 , Ronald S Freudenberger
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Beta-blocker contraindications: are there patients or situations where use is inappropriate?

S D Naik et al. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

beta-blockers have been conclusively proven to increase survival and improve symptoms of heart failure, yet there is underutilization of these agents most commonly because of misunderstandings of the relative contraindications and adverse events during treatment. In this manuscript, we discuss the potential contraindications to beta-blockers in heart failure and compare the true risks against the significant benefits.

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