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After 40 Years, Heart Doctors Say Beta Blockers May Do More Harm Than Good

For over 40 years, beta blockers have been prescribed to heart attack survivors as a standard treatment. But the massive REBOOT trial has revealed they provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function — and may actually increase risks for women. Standard Treatment Questioned After 40 Y

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