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J Am Coll Cardiol, 1984; 3:419-421 © 1984 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation |
Identification of two distinct types of adrenotropic receptors, alpha and beta, by Raymond Ahlquist provided the scientific basis that enabled the development of drugs to selectively block adrenoceptor function. These pharmacotherapeutic advances have improved the care of patients with coronary and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
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