October 4, 2012

Beta Blockers May Not Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

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New research suggests that beta-blocker pills don't prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiac deaths in patients with heart disease, but doctors are torn over whether there's enough in the study to make them want to stop prescribing the drugs. Beta blockers have been a standard heart medication for decades… "This is a very compelling study that has the potential to shake up the conventional wisdom that exists regarding the role of beta blockers in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Randal Thomas, a cardiovascular specialist at the Mayo Clinic. "At a minimum, it will lead to new studies that address this issue once again."

 

ABC News by Sydney Lupkin

Tags: ABC News, beta blocker, Cardiology, cardiovascular disease, Dr. Randal Thomas, Preventive Medicine, Research

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