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 ...

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% ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES -- Use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) was linked to a lower risk of epilepsy after an acute ischemic stroke, according to an observational study. Among hypertensive patients, ARB ...

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 II receptor blockers (ARBs) are drugs that treat certain conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels as well as a kidney condition resulting from diabetes. People generally tolerate ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease may benefit from use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ...