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Beta-Blockers are a class of drugs most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. In particular, Beta-Blockers are used to prevent future heart attacks in patients who have already had a heart attack. Beta-Blockers also aid in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), chest pain (angina), and migraine prevention. Other indications for Beta-Blockers may be determined by your physician.
The Human Body: Beta Receptors.
There are microscopic Beta receptors located throughout our body. Although there are two major types of Beta receptors, the largest concentra
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tion (Beta-1) are located in the heart and kidney. When stimulated by certain hormones, Beta-1 receptors cause our blood pressure to increase. Table #1 below describes how Beta-1 receptor stimulation can lead to high blood pressure.
Among other places, Beta -2 receptors are located in the lungs, digestive tract, and liver. Table #2 below describes the effects caused by stimulation of Beta-2 receptors.
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