Which sympatholytic drug selectively blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart?
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Correct answer: Atenolol
Atenolol selectively blocks beta-1 receptors in cardiac tissue. This decreases heart rate and cardiac output without significant beta-2 blockade.
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