Long-Term Beta-Blocker Use After Heart Attack Doesn’t Improve Heart Health

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• Beta-blockers are used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure and are commonly prescribed to people following a heart attack.
• In a new study, researchers say long-term use of the medications following a heart attack doesn’t appear to improve cardiovascular health.
• Experts say the observational study provides valuable information, but they note that beta-blockers are still beneficial for many people.

Using beta-blockers for an extended period of time did not improve cardiovascular health or reduce the risk of additional heart attacks, according to a study published in the journal Heart.

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