BARCELONA -- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and beta-blockers both reduced expansion of the aortic root in patients with Marfan syndrome, according to a meta-analysis, suggesting a likely ...

Although switching is usually safe and well tolerated, physician judgment concerning individual patient requirements must be maintained. The dose of the first- or second-generation β blocker that the ...

Losartan may help stop the epileptic process in certain patients with hypertension. An observational study that analyzed medical records of 2.26 million patients with hypertension found a roughly 30% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretic and no treatment at all, ...

Researchers found that the incidence of epilepsy was reduced with use of ARBs vs ACEs, β-blockers, and a combination of other antihypertensive classes. HealthDay News — For patients with hypertension, ...

Angiotensin receptor blockers exhibited potential neuroprotective properties for reducing Parkinson disease (PD) risk in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension. A statistically significant ...

—Getting kidney patients to stick with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) presents a real challenge. Here are some tips that may help. When it ...