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.
Researchers analyzed the effects of beta blockers on women and men with hypertension and no history of heart disease after presenting with acute coronary syndromes. Following incidence of heart failure was recorded to determine if the medication led to different outcomes depending on gender differences.
“Past research on the effects of beta blockers included a majority of participants who were men, so we sought to examine how sex/gender plays a role in the patient outcomes,” according to Raffaele Bugiardini, M.D., professor of cardiology at the University of Bologna and lead author of the study.
“Women are historically underrepresented in most clinical studies on hypertension. It’s important to include an equal split of male and female patients in future research, which could shed light on disparities and actionable treatments.”
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