Myth of the Month: Beta-blocker myths

So much of what we thought we knew about beta-blockers has turned out to not be so. We keep our eyes open and welcome further enlightenment.

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Dr. Paauw is professor of medicine in the division of general internal medicine at the University of Washington, Seattle, and he serves as third-year medical student clerkship director at the University of Washington. Contact Dr. Paauw at dpaauw@uw.edu.