Sunday, July 2, 2017

Popular class of drugs reverse potentially harmful genetic changes from heart disease

Beta blockers are commonly used world-wide to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions, such as arrhythmias and heart failure. Scientists have known for decades that the medications work by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contraction – lessening the burden of work carried out by the heart. However, new research has now shown that these drugs also reverse a number of potentially detrimental genetic changes associated with heart disease.



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