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Beta-blockers reduce breast cancer metastasis, improve survival by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 30 Mar 2010 12:00am cancer will respond favorably to beta-blocker treatment, though doses and side effects would need to be investigated in clinical trials. We also need to look at whether beta... the effect of beta-blockers in breast cancer patients. In collaboration with Professor Frank Entschladen’s group at Witten University, Germany, Dr. Powe looked at three groups Read on »

SHIFT trial : Ivabradine shining in Beta blocker’s glory ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 20 Sep 2010 11:02am .It is an If current blocker . No hemodynamic side effects was noted. How does Ivabradine act ? It acts on the phase 4 diastolic depolarisation in SA node by slow I f currents... We now understand , heart rate reduction could be the single most important factor in the management of heart failure .Beta blockers have proved this time and again.We Read on »

Treating ME/CFS with Beta Blockers by Sue J. Patient Expert

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Posted Wed 09 Mar 2011 4:48pm that being able to exercise a little bit will help over the long term by improving my overall physical condition and stamina. Common side effects of beta blockers are fatigue... for me - I haven't experienced any side effects. I just heard from another local friend who uses the same doctor that she is going to try beta blockers also. It's another avenue Read on »

Beta Blocker Bum Out by 17281posse Posted Mon 06 Sep 2010 10:26pm The man with the depressed heart (rate) I'm on a beta blocker. I've been taking a 25mg dose of Metoprolol Succinate every day since my doctor read me the riot act... is a beta blocker I take to treat high blood pressure. And by taking a beta blocker, I am not able to get my heart rate above a certain BPM. As you can imagine, having my heart rate Read on »

Is verapamil and beta blockers really contraindicated in AV reentry tachycardias of WPW syndrome ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 09 Jan 2010 1:22am of millenium calcium blockers and beta blockers have been removed form the cardiologist mind in the management of WPW/AVRT What is the reality ? Verapamil or betablocker induced.... Complete heart block and related morbidity during RF ablation of WPW syndromes can easily exceed the of verapamil induced side effects in WPW. How to identify potential Read on »

Beta Blockers Reduce Risk Of Death After Surgery by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Wed 29 Sep 2010 3:52pm , San Francisco. “And we are doing it for a total cost of about one dollar per patient.” Beta blockers lower heart rate by blocking the effects of stress hormones, which in turn... Surgical patients with known heart disease risks who are given beta blockers around the time of surgery have a significantly reduced risk of post-operative death compared Read on »

Perioperative Beta Blockers, Redux by Dr. Robert W. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 30 Oct 2008 11:53am . Did we endorse beta blockers as a practice and as a quality measure too early? Initial studies were relatively small, but they did show salutary effects on perioperative... Earlier this week, I discussed the preliminary results of the POISE trial, the blockbuster that showed that perioperative beta blockers may cause more harm than good. I've Read on »

Life Without Beta Blockers by Sue J. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 11 Mar 2011 10:15am Well, if I had any doubts about the positive effects of beta blockers for me, this morning I had a stark reminder. As I posted earlier this week ( Treating ME/CFS with Beta Blockers ), I've been able to be more active since I started taking beta blockers - they help to decrease my heart rate and hold my blood pressure steady, diminishing the negative Read on »

More Beta-Blockers, More Heart Attacks by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 04 Nov 2008 4:49am pressure. In fact, because of their negative effect on lipids and glucose levels, drug treatments such as beta-blockers and diuretics may even increase the risk of heart attacks... A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows beta-blockers, used to lower blood pressure, actually INCREASE heart attack-risk. Dr. Fuhrman's Read on »

Beta-blockers and stroke -- new ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:18pm Beta-blockers and stroke -- new insights into their use for older people Research conducted at Leicester reveals effects of blood pressure drugs on cardiovascular disease 30 aug 2009--A University of Leicester-led study may have uncovered the reason why Beta-blockers are less effective at preventing stroke in older people with high blood Read on »