New experimental evidence supports the idea that future therapeutic strategies for treating cardiovascular disease could target sites within the brain. Our recent study demonstrates the existence of ...

Beta-blockers are medications that doctors may recommend for cardiovascular disease, which is common in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). However, their use is not without ...

The benefit of beta-blockers after myocardial infarction in patients with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis at the individual-patient level ...

PARIS, France—Patients with myocardial infarction and preserved LVEF who stop their beta-blocker have significant rises in heart rate and blood pressure that appear to increase the likelihood of ...

Alcohol may change the way beta-blockers work. People who drink and take beta-blockers should discuss the risks and benefits of the medication with a doctor. In some cases, they may need to quit ...

Beta-blockers are used to treat some heart conditions. Some beta-blockers may not be good for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but new research has found that certain ...

Beta blockers are medications commonly used for treating cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and heart failure. In the US, for example, one in five adults ...

Orange juice, potassium supplements, and caffeinated drinks may interfere with certain beta-blocker medications. Your healthcare team can best advise you on what may be safe, depending on the type of ...