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Beta-Blockers (BBs) - Coggle Diagram
Beta-Blockers (BBs)
how do they work
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this then stops the undesirable symptoms eg increase heart rate, elevated levels of cortisol
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they bind to beta-adrenergic receptor sites on cells on the heart. prevents them from being stimulated by adrenaline and noradrenaline
this forces the rate of an individuals heartbeat and BP to be reduced. breathing rate and sweating do not increase
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weakness
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those who do experience cold extremities, tiredness, nightmares, hallucinations
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strength
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reduce heart rate and BP immediately, unlike other medication
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