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Common Heart Medicine May Not Be Effective for Some: Study

One expert, however, says beta blockers have proven benefits

October 2, 2012 RSS Feed Print

"As a result of these limitations, these findings add little to the current evidence," Fonarow concluded. "Beta blockers continue to be guideline-recommended and should continue to be prescribed for patients long-term after a heart attack."

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To learn more about heart disease, visit the American Heart Association.

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