Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenoceptor blockers, are a class of medicines that slow the beating of the heart by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses. They are commonly used to treat cardiovascular disorders such as arrhythmias, hypertension and to protect the heart after a heart attack. They are also the mainstay of migraine prophylaxis (prevention).
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