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Beta-blockers in Hypertension

September 5, 2019 Andrew To

70-year-old asymptomatic man with hypertension but not cardiovascular disease presented for a routine check. His pulse rate was 40bpm.  His son, aged 45, recently had an MI in Australia.

His medications include

  • Doxazosin 8mg OD

  • Metoprolol 95mg CR OD – since 2006

  • Cilazapril 5mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg OD

ECG shows sinus bradycardia, with normal PR interval, QRS duration.

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In Drug Treatment Tags hypertension, beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker, ACE inhibitor, angina, coronary artery disease, heart failure
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