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Mid-dose beta-blocker therapy tied to highest mortality reduction after AMI
Mid-dose beta-blocker therapy tied to highest mortality reduction after AMI
09 May 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of any beta-blocker dose results in a significant decrease in mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) when compared with no treatment, reports a study. Doses >25 percent to 50 percent of the currently recommended target dose (RTD) are associated with highest mortality reduction within the first year after AMI, indicating that higher doses are not required.

Mid-dose beta-blocker therapy tied to highest mortality reduction after AMI
09 May 2023
Bisphosphonate, denosumab not linked to acute cardiovascular risk
Bisphosphonate, denosumab not linked to acute cardiovascular risk
06 May 2023

Use of oral bisphosphonate or denosumab does not appear to increase the risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs), namely acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cerebrovascular accident, and transient ischemic attack, in persons with incident fracture, a study has shown.

Bisphosphonate, denosumab not linked to acute cardiovascular risk
06 May 2023
Perampanel for idiopathic generalized epilepsy passes muster in real world
Perampanel for idiopathic generalized epilepsy passes muster in real world
05 May 2023