β-blockers exert an antihypertensive effect via several mechanisms of action: central inhibition of sympathetic nervous system outflow, inhibition of the renin–angiotensin system by decreasing ...

Presents the first experimental evidence indicating that beneficial actions of lipophilic β-blockers in preventing ventricular fibrillation in pigs could be attributed to their possible action ...

Beta-blockers work by blocking the action of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the "fight or flight" response. Schultz and his colleagues homed in on these medications ...

A study has found that there are similar safety profiles for -blockers and verapamil in patients with low-risk hypertrophic ...

Beta-blockers work by blocking the action of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the "fight or flight" response. Schultz and his colleagues homed in on these medications ...

A well-studied, widely used class of drugs for heart health may have benefits for Huntington’s disease. A new paper ...

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations.

Propranolol, is a beta-blocker that inhibits the action of stress hormones. It was developed for high blood pressure and heart arrhythmias, has been around for a long time, and is already used as ...

Dampening ‘fight or flight’ might help treat HD Beta-blockers work by blocking the action of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the “fight or flight” response.