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

Doctors are reassessing decades of standard treatment for patients who have had heart attacks after new research shows ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Use of beta-blockers was associated with a reduced likelihood of patients undergoing TKA for OA. Use of ...

Beta blockers, traditionally used to treat high blood pressure, have become the go-to medication for anxiety — but they are helpful in “limited situations,” an expert tells PEOPLE.

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 ...

Across several clinical outcomes, including 28-day mortality, beta-blocker esmolol was more effective than standard care and ...

Beta-blockers may not reduce the risk of death or repeat heart attacks for patients with preserved heart function. Women may face higher risks from beta-blockers. Long-term use can cause side effects ...

Depression was not more common in patients who used beta-blockers. The rate of discontinuing medications due to depression was the same for people taking beta-blockers compared to people taking other ...