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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Beta Blocker Beta Blocker The term 'Beta Blocker' as it applies to the area of hospitals can be defined as 'A type of drug that is used to lower blood pressure, treat chest pain (angina) and heart failure, and to help prevent a heart attack. Beta blockers relieve the stress on the heart by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force with which the heart muscles contract to pump blood. They also help keep blood vessels from constricting in the heart, brain, and body'. Previous 5 Terms: Bermuda High BEST Best gate Best management practices (BMP) Best Track Next 5 Terms: Beta particle Beyond design-basis accidents BFO BFP BFR About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.