Rational use of beta blockers - Linda Bryant
Date Published:
Monday, May 22, 2017
Duration:
28:56
Dr Linda Bryant talks about the rational use of beta blockers in primary care. Linda is a Clinical Advisory Pharmacist working part time in a general practice and teaching postgraduate clinical pharmacy. Linda’s PhD investigated clinical medication reviews in primary care and she has advocated strongly for the role of independent clinical pharmacists in PHOs and general practice.
Topics:
- the place for beta blockers in hypertension
- what to use instead of beta blockers
- when to use a beta blocker
- when it makes sense to use spironolactone
- differences in beta blockers with regard to selectivity
- use of beta blockers with post-acute myocardial infarction
- considerations when stopping beta blockers
- role of beta blockers in angina
- assessing that patient is fully beta blocked
- role of beta blockers in heart failure, including which to choose
- role of beta blockers in atrial fibrillation
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Dr Linda Bryant
Clinical Advisory Pharmacist
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This presentation is intended for qualified health practitioners professional development and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any opinions offered are those of the presenter or other speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of Goodfellow Unit.