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Mar 2018
10m 32s

Beta-Blockers Pharmacology – Episode 004

ERIC CHRISTIANSON, PHARMD; PHARMACOLOGY EXPERT AND CLINICAL PHARMACIST
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Beta-blockers are commonly used in the management of hypertension as well as rate control for atrial fibrillation.  On this episode, I breakdown some of the most common agent and what to look out for.  Enjoy the show!

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