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Beta-blockers, taken by millions after a heart attack, found to be ineffective for people with uncomplicated heart attacks (normal heart function thereafter) and presents increased risk of harm to women. Changes to management likely in the works for this population.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 27, 2026 Source:Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous Reference:Beta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction without Reduced Ejection Fraction Beta-blockers after myocardial infarction: effects according to sex in the REBOOT trial
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After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be for stable low-risk post-MI patients
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 31, 2026 Source:After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
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Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 5, 2026 Source:Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable Reference:Heart & Stroke report: New data provides big picture of heart and brain risk factors
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Half of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren’t From Clogged Arteries
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 26, 2025 Source:Half of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren’t From Clogged Arteries Reference:Causes of Myocardial Infarction in Younger Patients: Troponin-Elevation in Persons ≤65 Years Old in Olmsted County
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The relationship between how mental health is affected following a cardiac event
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 17, 2024 Source:What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research Reference:Long-Term Socioeconomic and Mental Health Changes After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Women and Men
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Causal relationship remains to be determined for a blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months. Authors of the study recommend further evaluation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 23, 2024 Source:A simple blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months Reference:Markers of imminent myocardial infarction
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Carrying emergency Aspirin for use for suspected heart attack can help reduce the risk of further heart damage. If used, you must call 911 for further assessment and treatment.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2024 Source: Bill found this company that sells the FOBS. Not an endorsement. For example purposes only.
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Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2023 Source:Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows Reference:Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction