Study finds beta-blockers may increase depression in heart attack patients without heart failure.

A recent study indicates that beta-blockers, commonly prescribed to heart attack patients, may cause increased depression in patients without heart failure. The research, involving 806 patients, found that those on beta-blockers showed higher depression symptoms. The study suggests that the medication might not be necessary for patients without heart failure, prompting doctors to reconsider its use in such cases.

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