Beta blockers used in CHF is
Correct Answer: Carvedilol
Description: [D) (Carvedilol): (523-KDT7th edition)CARVEDILQL is a Betaj + Beta2 + Alpha! adrenoceptor blocker produces vasodilatation due to Alpha 1 blockade as well as calcium channel blockade and has antioxidant property. It has been used in hypertension and is the Beta blocker especially employed as cardioprotective in CHF (151-KDT7th)* b1 blockers mainly (metoprolol, bisoprolol, nebivolol) in mild to moderate CHF treated with ACE inhibitor + diuretic digitalis* There is no place for b blockers in decompensated patients. b blockers should be stopped during an episode of acute heart failure and recommended at lower doses followed by uptitration after compensation is restored
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