Class III Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). His physician told him that his left ventricle has become stiff and cannot relax. Although there is no current treatment that can “fix” Roberto’s condition, he is prescribed two medications: an ACE inhibitor and beta blockers. Briefly describe how beta-blockers will influence Roberto’s heart function, specifically the physiology of the ventricles.

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