High Blood Pressure Dr.ug Linked to Heart Failure, Study Shows
Beta blockers are drugs that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults who suffer from hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease. According to a study published in Hypertension, researchers from the University of Bologna found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than men when they present to hospitals with acute coronary syndrome.
Researchers analyzed the effects of beta blockers on women and men with hypertension and no history of heart disease after presenting with acute coronary syndromes. Following incidence of heart failure was recorded to determine if the medication led to different outcomes depending on gender differences.
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