Beta Blockers | Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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► THIS VIDEO will unravel the intricate world of drugs, starting with the fascinating realm of "beta blockers." 🧪 What exactly does "blocker" mean in this context? Imagine little "keyholes" on the surface of heart cells and other cells, where certain keys like adrenaline fit and induce changes within the cell. 🗝️ One example: adrenaline plugs into these keyholes, resulting in various biochemical changes throughout the body, which can lead to side effects. 💊
Beta blockers, discovered by Dr. James Black in the 1960s, earned him a Nobel Prize in 1988. 🏆 These drugs prove useful by reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and heart contractility. They work by blocking some actions of the autonomic nervous system, particularly the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response. ⚙️
The video delves into the intricacies of how beta blockers rebalance the automatic nervous system, mitigating conditions like angina, heart failure, and hypertension. 🩺 Yet, not all beta blockers are created equal; some are more specific for the heart, while others affect both the heart and lungs or even dilate blood vessels. ⚖️
But here's the catch: while beta blockers offer significant benefits, they can also pose risks, especially when it comes to potential complications in other parts of the body. 💡 The lecture navigates through the complexities, elucidating how these drugs can inadvertently exacerbate conditions like asthma or cause lung side effects. 🫁
With a detailed breakdown of cardiovascular effects and indications, the video empowers medical students to understand the multifaceted role of beta blockers in managing conditions like angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. ⚡ Moreover, it explores how beta blockers revolutionized the treatment landscape for heart failure, challenging conventional wisdom and showcasing their long-term benefits. 🔄
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► THE PROF 👨🏫
Your lecturer is Joseph Alpert M.D. He is Professor of Medicine at the Sarver Heart Center as well as Director of Coronary Care and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at the University of Arizona. Additionally, he is a member of the most important cardiologic institutions such as the American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology. Because of his outstanding teaching proficiency he is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and has won many teaching awards such as the George W. Thorn Award for Excellence in Teaching, the William Osler Master Teacher Award, and the Edward Rhodes Stitt Award for Outstanding Teaching. Furthermore, he received the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Clinical Cardiology Council of the American Heart Association and was selected “Gifted Teacher of the Year” in 2004 by the American College of Cardiology. 🩺
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: What are beta blockers?
01:09 Why are beta blockers useful?
01:27 Beta Blockers History
01:42 Mechanism of action: How do beta blockers work?
05:21 Beta 1 Receptor Sites
06:04 Beta 2 Receptor Sites
06:17 Beta 3 Receptor Sites
06:35 Beta Blockers Responses
07:30 Beta 1 vs. Beta 2 Selectivity
09:42 Beta-Blocking Effects
10:50 Summary of Use of Beta Blockers in Cardiovascular Diseases
12:16 Mechanism of Beta Blockers Benefits in Ischemic Heart Disease
13:57 Antiarrhythmic Effects of Beta Blockers in Heart Failure
16:13 Mechanisms of Beta Blockers in Heart Failure
20:03 Beta Blockers in Hypertension
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What do you think about the latest breakthroughs in beta blocker research? How do you see this impacting your understanding of cardiovascular conditions in your studies? Let's discuss! 📚💡
Dr. MD.
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Thanks dr
ACE inhibitors. Do you have a review of this class of medication?
At age 56, my pcp prescribed a x-l beta blocker for essential hypertension, to go along with hypothyroidism/ levothyroxine & reuvestatin however my eco showed left ventricular diastolic issue along with 3 mildly regurgitating valves and additional thicken of the leaflets as well carotid intima thickening both proximal as well distal. Calcium score is negative. My issues are just beginning, I have had and this was mandated, 3 mRNA vaccines from Moderna. I see heart failure in my future. I have reduced caffeine intake but the fatigue is a bothersome issue. Note: I’m what is described as a professional college student/ medical professional who works 3 part time jobs and lives at home with an 80 year old very wise women who at times adds to the hypertension.. my question: should I also be on a low dose diaretic? Sorry for spelling!