Physician Perspectives on the Use of Beta Blockers in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.

ABSTRACT: β-blockers are commonly used in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), even in the absence of a compelling indication and despite the potential to cause harm. Identifying reasons for β-blocker prescription in HFpEF could permit the development of strategies to reduce unnecessary use and potentially improve medication prescribing patterns in this vulnerable population. We administered an online survey regarding β-blocker prescribing behavior to physicians trained in internal medicine or geriatrics (noncardiology physicians) and to cardiologists at 2 large academic medical centers. The survey assessed the reasons for β-blocker initiation, agreement regarding initiation and/or continuation of β-blockers by another clinician, and deprescribing behavior. The response rate was 2

SUBMITTER: Musse M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114214 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature