Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure

Beta-Blockers Linked to Depression for Some Heart Attack Patients
Commonly prescribed beta-blockers may increase the risk of depression for some patients who have had heart attacks, but also have a normal heart pumping ability, new research from Uppsala University suggests.
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, but might not be needed for patients whose hearts have retained a normal pumping ability.
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.
Study suggests beta-blockers may elevate depression symptoms in post-MI patients
In MI patients with preserved heart function, beta-blockers are linked to higher depressive symptoms, indicating a need for careful mental health assessment.
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
Common Heart Medication, Beta Blockers, May Trigger Depression
Common heart medications, like beta blockers, could have side effects including triggering depression in heart attack patients.
Patients may become unnecessarily depressed by common heart medicine, study finds
All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier in 2024, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have normal pumping ability.
Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure; May Be Linked to Depression
According to Leissner's team, that's especially true for folks who have survived a heart attack but whose cardiac pumping action has retained its efficacy. In a study published in April, the Swedish researchers found beta-blockers to be unnecessary for this type of 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 Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability.
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