Essays about: "beta-blocker"

Found 2 essays containing the word beta-blocker.

1. 1. Surgical stress response in patients with perioperative statin and/or beta-blocker treatment during colon cancer surgery

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Arvid Lindgren; [2022]
   Keywords : Surgical stress response; Colorectal surgery; Beta-blocker treatment; Statin treatment; C-reactive protein.;

   Abstract : Background: Surgical stress during resection surgery for colon cancer has previously been shown to be associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. Statin and beta-blocker treatment have been shown to lower postoperative complications and mortality, and been hypothesized to reduce the surgical stress response, although this correlation has not been studied clinically. READ MORE

3. 2. Mechanisms of action of β-blockers for the treatment of heart failure

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Jonas Burman; [2020]
   Keywords : Apoptosis; angiotensin II; β-antagonist; beta-blocker; Heart failure; Mechanism;

   Abstract : Heart failure is a syndrome in which the heart is unable to supply the entire body with oxygen. It is manifested in shortness of breath and exercise intolerance. One class of drugs that have proven effective in managing the progression of heart failure is β-blockers. READ MORE