Beta Blockers After Heart Attack May Do More Harm Than Good, Especially In Women: Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study has revealed that beta blockers, the standard treatment for heart attack patients for over 40 years, may not provide any benefit in those with uncomplicated heart attacks. In fact, women treated with these drugs faced a higher risk of death, heart attack, or heart failure compared to those not taking them. Experts say the findings could reshape international treatment guidelines and mark one of the biggest shifts in cardiac care in decades.
Aug 30, 2025, 19:04 PM IST