Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Could Atenolol mask any abnormality that might be found where I am not taking a beta blocker at the time of my EKG? I am a 47 year old female. I am overweight but not obese.
Hi,
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For EKG, there is no need to stop beta blocker.
Yes, for Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, beta blocker needs to be stopped three days prior.
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Answered byDr. Rajesh Gulati
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