Beta blockers are medications commonly prescribed after cardiac arrest to slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of further arrhythmias.
Getting good quality advice and information post-cardiac arrest is not always easy, which is why we have done various podcasts on the very topics that trouble survivors and their families the most. Here is a selection covering fatigue, memory issues, beta-blockers, sequelae, rehab and help with having an ICD. Available to listen on the links … Read more
In episode #40, in the second part of his conversation with Paul talks with LACA regular consultant cardiologist Dr Tom Keeble. Dr Keeble answers cardiology questions that have been put to him by members of Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK. These include the subjects of beta-blockers, electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, atherosclerosis (furring of the … Read more
In episode #007 Paul talks with consultant cardiologist Dr Tom Keeble, about beta blockers and other medications that cardiac arrest survivors and other cardiac patients might be prescribed with. The conversation touches on what beta blockers are, what they do, why they are commonly prescribed, dosages, activities and side affects such as tiredness. Additionally, Dr … Read more