Beta blockers are drugs that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults who suffer from hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease. According to a study published in Hypertension, researchers from the University of Bologna found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than men when they present to hospitals with acute coronary syndrome.
Managing high blood pressure is essential for protecting long-term cardiovascular health. Medications such as beta blockers are commonly prescribed to help control blood pressure
