Do you take beta blockers? A new study found they may not be as effective as once believed.

A new study out of Europe has called into question the effectiveness of beta blockers, one of the most frequently prescribed ...
Healio

Beta-blockers may not help after acute heart attack if ejection fraction preserved

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Beta-blocker use did not reduce risk for death or new MI ...
CNN

Common heart attack drug doesn’t work and may raise risk of death for some women, new studies say

A class of drugs called beta-blockers — used for decades as a first-line treatment after a heart attack— doesn’t benefit the vast majority of patients and may contribute to a higher risk of ...
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Propranolol vs. Metoprolol: How Do They Compare as Beta-Blockers?

Propranolol and metoprolol are both beta-blockers, which are a class of drugs taken for heart conditions, including angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders), and high blood pressure.
EurekAlert!

240-year-old drug could save UK National Health Service £100 million a year treating common heart rhythm disorder

A 240-year-old drug called digoxin could save the National Health Service (NHS) at least £100 million each year when treating older patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This was ...
Medscape

Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure

At present, it is not clear whether AF is an independent risk factor or just a risk marker for increased mortality in patients with CHF and LV dysfunction. Furthermore, there are no prospective data ...
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Coffee And AFIB: Surprising Help

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. While treatments like beta blockers and blood thinners are ways to deal with it, there might be an additional treatment that doesn’t ...