Beta-blocker therapy for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction.
Beta-blockers are effective agents for secondary prevention post-myocardial infarction (MI). They have antiarrhythmic, anti-ischemic, and antihypertensive effects that decrease morbidity and mortality in patients after an MI. Critical care nurses can play an active role in recognizing those patients, especially high-risk individuals, who may benefit from beta-blocker therapy.
Hoffmann
R L
RL
University of Pittsburgh (Pa.) School of Nursing, USA.
Reeder
S J
SJ
Rodgers
J M
JM
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003422:Critical Care; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012008:Recurrence; D012107:Research Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020257:Ventricular Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists