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Which class of medications are beta blockers primarily used to manage?
Both abnormal heart rhythms and high blood pressure
What do beta blockers block in the sympathetic nervous system?
Activation of all types of β-adrenergic receptors
Where are β1-adrenergic receptors mainly located?
Heart and kidneys
Where are β2-adrenergic receptors mainly located?
Lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and liver
What is the primary purpose of beta blockers in secondary prevention after a heart attack?
To protect the heart from a second heart attack
Test your knowledge on beta blockers, a class of medications used for managing abnormal heart rhythms, protecting the heart after a heart attack, and treating high blood pressure. Find out if you're familiar with the uses and effects of these drugs.
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