EXPRESS: Outcomes of Beta Blocker Therapy in Methamphetamine Users with Cardiovascular Conditions.

Methamphetamine use is associated with a range of cardiovascular conditions including hypertension and heart failure. Beta-blocker use is commonly avoided when treating patients intoxicated with methamphetamines due to a fear of inducing unopposed alpha stimulation and worsening hypertension. We performed a retrospective review of medical records in a county hospital in California with a high prevalence of methamphetamine users.