Beta Blockers Have Favorable Effects on Survival and Disease Progression

question 37

Multiple Choice

Beta blockers have favorable effects on survival and disease progression in patients with heart failure. Treatment should be initiated when the:

• A)Symptoms are severe
• B)Patient has not responded to other therapies
• C)Patient has concurrent hypertension
• D)Left ventricular dysfunction is diagnosed

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