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beta blocker [′bād·ə¦bläk·ər] (neuroscience) An adrenergic blocking agent capable of blocking nerve impulses to special sites (beta receptors) in the cerebellum; reduces the rate of heartbeats and the force of heart contractions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I have no health problems except borderline hypertension for which I take 25 mg daily of the beta blocker atenolol. One guideline, for example, recommends that all eligible patients receive a beta blocker after acute myocardial infarction. After receiving a prescription for a beta blocker medication, she questioned the doctor about the dose. |
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