# What is Beta-blocker (for HF)?

Slows the heart rate and protects it from harmful stress hormones so it can pump more efficiently.

## In real work

Your clinician may keep you on a Beta-blocker (for HF) even when you feel well, because it protects the heart over time.

## Related terms

- [Atrial fibrillation (AFib)](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/atrial-fibrillation-afib.md)
- [AFib burden](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/afib-burden.md)
- [ECG (electrocardiogram)](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/ecg-electrocardiogram.md)
- [Sinus rhythm](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/sinus-rhythm.md)
- [Heart rate variability (HRV)](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/heart-rate-variability-hrv.md)

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