Beta Blocker Heart Meds Might Pose Special Risks for Women
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Millions of Americans are prescribed blood pressure medicines called beta blockers, especially after a heart attack. But a new Italian study finds that these go-to drugs might not work as well for women as they do for... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 13, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Risk for Heart Failure Increased for Women Taking β-Blockers
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Women takingβ-blockers for hypertension have an increased risk for developing heart failure when they present to the hospital with acute coronary syndrome, according to a study published online July 10 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 13, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What if we could design powerful drugs without unwanted side effects?
(Stanford School of Engineering) The paper describes how to minimize or eliminate side effects in drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors. GPCRs are proteins found in all human cells. LSD and other psychedelics are molecules that attach to GPCRs, as are about a third of prescription drugs, including antihistamines, beta blockers and opioids. 'Armed with our results, researchers can begin to imagine new and better ways to design drugs that retain their effectiveness while posing fewer dangers.' (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Effect of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitors on Short-Term Mortality after Sepsis:
Antagonists of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), including ACEIs (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) and ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers), may prevent organ failure. We, therefore, investigated whether specific RAAS inhibitors are associated with reduced mortality in patients with sepsis.We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using multivariable propensity score-based regression to control for differences among patients using different RAAS inhibitors. A multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional-hazards regression model was used to determine the association between RAAS inhibi...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Combining antidepressants with beta-blockers: evidence of a clinically significant CYP2D6 drug interaction - Shin J, Hills NK, Finley PR.
BACKGROUND: Beta-blockers and antidepressants are two of the most commonly prescribed drug classes in the United States. Several antidepressants are potent inhibitors of cytochrome P450 2D6 liver enzymes (CYP2D6) and can increase the plasma concentrations ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Landiolol Effective for Sepsis-Related Tachyarrhythmias Landiolol Effective for Sepsis-Related Tachyarrhythmias
The ultra-short-acting beta blocker landiolol safely and effectively treated sepsis-related tachyarrhythmias in its first open-label randomized controlled trial, held in Japan.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - April 14, 2020 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news
What Causes Tachycardia?
Discussion
Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that is above normal for age and level of exertion. Tachycardia is common, particularly sinus tachycardia due to normally encountered circumstances such as pain, fever or exercise. It is usually a normal physiologic process but sustained tachycardia often indicates a potentially abnormal underlying cause.
Sinus tachycardia has a rapid heart rate with normal P waves and P-R intervals and variations from moment to moment and respiration. Generally it is not over 200 beats/minute. Vagal stimulation can slow the heart rate; this is a gradual slowing, not an abrupt slowing seen in ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 23, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Prognosis of beta-adrenergic blockade therapy on septic shock and sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
Purpose: beta-adrenoceptor antagonist (beta-blocker) may have potential in the treatment of septic shock and sepsis. However, the relevant research findings are still controversial. Method(s): We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the efficacy of beta-blocker in patients with septic shock and sepsis. The primary sources of the reviewed studies through August 2018, with restriction on the language of English, were Pubmed and Embase. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) were included to evaluate the efficacy of beta-blocker in the treatment of septic shock and sepsis. Meta analysis was performed using a...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Going Off Beta Blockers as an Option in Selected Low-Risk LQTS Going Off Beta Blockers as an Option in Selected Low-Risk LQTS
They are guideline-recommended for all patients with long-QT syndrome, but beta blockers may not be needed in some who are at exceptionally low risk and feel disabled by their side effects, researchers say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Anxiety and agoraphobia are two of the most searched for terms related to mental health in the UK. On average the two terms are searched for 122,000 times a month on Google suggesting a large need for help with this area. Agoraphobia is typically found in up to 3% of the population. Mainly people aged 20-30 with it being twice as prevalent in women. But anyone can suffer from this regardless of age, sex or gender.
Under the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, agoraphobia is defined as a condition where individuals have a disproportionate fear of public places. People often see environm...
Source: Psych Central - February 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gregory Warwick, DCounsPsych, CPsych, AFBPsS Tags: Agoraphobia Anxiety Panic Disorder Exposure Therapy Panic Attack Source Type: news
Clinicians in the dark about potential harms of commonly prescribed beta blocker
Better understanding needed to stave off overdose deaths, warns HSIB Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Too few women take part in many CVD clinical trials Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients Cannabinoids not recommended to treat cancer-related pain GPs defend practice on prescribing statins (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 18, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Timing of b-Blocker Reintroduction and AF After Cardiac Surgery Timing of b-Blocker Reintroduction and AF After Cardiac Surgery
Does the timing of timing of beta-blocker reintroduction after cardiac surgery impact its effectiveness on the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation?Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Medications May Lower Risk Of ‘ Broken Heart ’ After Loss Of Loved One, Study Says
In this study, researchers at the University of Sydney looked at 85 spouses or parents grieving the loss of a family member.
They found that those who received low doses of a beta blocker and aspirin for the first six weeks had lower spikes in blood pressure and heart rates and improvements in the tendency to form blood clots.
They also had less symptoms of anxiety and depression. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Beta-Blockers, ACE Inhibitors Don ’ t Raise Anaphylaxis Risk From Cardiac Catheterization Beta-Blockers, ACE Inhibitors Don ’ t Raise Anaphylaxis Risk From Cardiac Catheterization
The risk of anaphylactic reactions from contrast media used during cardiac catheterization is not increased in patients on beta-blockers or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, according to results from a retrospective case-control study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - December 20, 2019 Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Study Casts Doubt on Use of Common Heart Failure Drugs
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Millions of Americans with heart failure take one of the family of beta blocker medications to help ease the condition. But in many cases, could the meds be doing more harm than good?
A new study found that taking beta... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 5, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
