Beta blockers are contraindicated in___________?
Correct answer: C. Cardiac failure
- A. Angina pectoris
- B. Cardiac arrhythmia
- C. Cardiac failure
- D. Myocardial infarction
Explanation
Beta blockers are generally avoided in acute or decompensated cardiac failure because their negative inotropic effect can worsen pump failure. They are otherwise useful in angina, many arrhythmias and selected myocardial-infarction patients.
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