Beta blockers have favorable effects on survival and disease progression in heart failure.Treatment should be initiated when the:

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Beta blockers have been shown to be effective in reducing mortality and hospitalizations in patients with heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. Therefore, treatment with beta blockers should be initiated as soon as left ventricular dysfunction is diagnosed, regardless of the severity of symptoms or the presence of concurrent hypertension. Delaying treatment may increase the risk of disease progression and poor outcomes.

Beta Blockers Have Favorable Effects on Survival and Disease Progression