Churchwell added beta blockers are one of the most prescribed drugs to treat the heart. He said some doctors will use it to treat anxiety disorders and migraines. "They have quite a bit of ...

The clinical benefit of β blockade has been proven in a variety of pathologic settings, including hypertension, angina pectoris, acute- and post-myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.

At the same time, high blood pressure is a major global health concern, affecting one in ten adults. It increases the risk of ...

Beta blockers clearly improve survival among patients with HF who are already receiving ACE inhibitors and diuretics. In the three pivotal β blocker trials CIBIS II, MERIT-HF, and COPERNICUS ...

Switching from beta-blockers to digoxin as first line therapy for older patients with AF could produce £100m in NHS savings annually.

A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.

Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ward off migraines have a lower risk of strokes caused by blood clots, according ...

A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Södersjukhuset shows that advanced ultrasound imaging analyses cannot ...

A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Södersjukhuset shows that advanced ultrasound imaging analyses cannot ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ...