One way or another, beta blockers are always in the news. Take, for instance, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who revealed in October that he's part of a growing group of Americans who ...

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Imagine someone you care about suddenly experiencing chest pain, turning pale, and breathing heavily. These are some of the symptoms of a heart attack. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading ...

If you have an abnormal heart rhythm or another heart condition like high blood pressure, a beta-blocker may be a key part of your treatment plan. Beta-blockers, such as atenolol, metoprolol, and ...

Picture this: a certain kind of drug has been the main go-to for ages to treat patients with a certain medical condition. Now, after years of using that drug as a valid practice, a new study shakes ...

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Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack. However, new Swedish research has found that they might not be needed for heart attack survivors whose hearts have retained ...

A drug commonly prescribed after a heart attack doesn’t seem to offer significant benefits for people who recover without lasting damage — and could pose added risks to women. In a new research trial, ...