Is this is true that beta blockers r the first choice of trearment of high blood pressure?.?

Answer 1

YES - Now a days Cardiologists consider BETA BLOCKERS as potential drug to treat high blood pressure.

Beta blockers are medicines that affect the body's response to certain nerve impulses. This, in turn, decreases the force and rate of the heart's contractions, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's demand for oxygen.

Purpose

The main use of beta blockers is to treat high blood pressure. Some also are used to relieve the type of chest pain called angina or to prevent heart attacks in people who already have had one heart attack. These drugs may also be prescribed for other conditions, such as migraine, tremors, and irregular heartbeat. In eye drop form, they are used to treat certain kinds of glaucoma...

Answer 2

First choice of treatment for hypertension usually is made with knowing the whole state of the patient. Beta blockers are not used specially if the patient has a low resting heartrate, but is more beneficial for those with a history of ischemic heart disease. Diuretics are used with caution for patients with unknown renal or kidney function. Other medications like ACE-inhibitors, or ARBs have their own pro's and cons as well. To this effect, one really cannot label a drug as first choice, rather a best choice is always made based on the general state of the patient.

Answer 3

beta blockers are more of a last line of defense for high blood pressure. they are typically reserved for when there is an iratic heart rythm. that is caused from high blood pressure for extented periods of time and if untreated is fatal.

Answer 4

Beta blockers are now the fourh choice.

Answer 5

According to the JNC-7 guidelines for managing hypertension, the first choice is a diuretic such as Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

Answer 6

Usually the first thing tried is a diuretic. After that, other drugs may be tried until it gets under control.