A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally ...

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 ...

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 ...

A large new study conducted in Spain and Italy found that beta blockers, drugs often used to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, did not provide clear benefits for heart attack patients ...

Individuals who are simultaneously taking certain antidepressants and beta blockers had a decrease in systolic blood pressure (BP) and an increase in their risk for bradycardia, according to new data ...

Beta blockers, used for decades after heart attacks, provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function, according to the REBOOT trial. The massive study also found women faced higher risks ...

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot in a coronary artery. While some people survive (if they are given prompt first aid assistance), ...

The research found the highest risk with beta-blockers like metoprolol, carvedilol, and nebivolol. They are usually broken ...

DRUGS given to thousands of Brits every year to treat anxiety and heart issues may actually increase the risk of dying, scientists warn. Each year, there are more than 50 million prescriptions for ...

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