The Synapse Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Podcast

The Synapse Season 2 Episode 86 - Beta Blockers and the Metoprolol Mistake


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We know beta blockers are a staple treatment in outpatient CHF/HFpEF and stable HFrEF patients. However, what is it about the nature of beta blockers that makes them potent killers in the decompensated HFrEF patient? Why do we routinely mix up the two variations of Metoprolol and why is the common Metoprolol Tartate considered the Metoprolol Mistake in HFrEF patients? Listen in to find out!

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