Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure

Beta blockers might be unnecessary, raise depression risk in patients without heart failure
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 normal pumping ability.
Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure; May Be Linked to Depression
Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure; May Be Linked to Depression By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack. However ...
β-Blockers May Raise Depression Risk for Heart Attack Survivors Without Heart Failure
One study suggests these drugs could increase depression risk in heart attack survivors who retained normal heart pumping function, while providing no life-saving benefit.
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Taking Beta Blockers Is Linked to Depression
All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patient
Patients may become unnecessarily depressed by common heart medicine
All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a recent study, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability.
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