Beta blockers may have no effect in heart failure - Two new studies show that the beta blockers bucindolol and carvedilol have little or no effect in cases of severe heart failure. ...

Oral antifungals associated with heart failure - Oral and intravenous forms of the antifungal itraconazole (Sporanox) have been found to lead to an increased risk of congestive heart failure. ...

Nsaids and diuretics causing heart failure - Doctors may be increasing the risk of heart failure among older patients if they are mixing diuretics with NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory dru...

Heart Drug: It causes major gastric problems - Manufacturers of the heart drug Aldactone (spironolactone) saw sales soar after a study in 2004 found that it helped patients recover after suffering...

Heart Drug: It causes major gastric problems - Manufacturers of the heart drug Aldactone (spironolactone) saw sales soar after a study in 2004 found that it helped patients recover after suffering...

Cox-2 inhibitors - The COX (cyclooxygenase)-2 inhibitors, also known as ‘selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ (NSAIDs), have long been touted as being safer...

Dangers found with 'routine' heart drug - If you're ever admitted to hospital with heart failure, the chances are that your specialist will use the drug perindopril, a long acting angiotensin...

Dangers found with 'routine' heart drug - If you're ever admitted to hospital with heart failure, the chances are that your specialist will use the drug perindopril, a long acting angiotensin...