Discontinuing beta-blockers 1 year after heart attack safe for low-risk patients

Summary: Good news for some heart attack survivors! A new study called SMART-DECISION found that if you are doing well one year after a heart attack and don't have heart failure, you might not need to take beta-blocker pills anymore.

Researchers looked at over 2,500 stable patients and found that stopping the medicine was just as safe as keeping it. Those who stopped didn't have a higher risk of dying, having another heart attack, or going to the hospital for heart failure. This could mean fewer daily pills for healthy survivors, though patients should always talk to their doctor before stopping any medication.

Source: Healio URL: healio.com/news/cardiology/20260330/discontinuing-betablockers-1-year-after-heart-attack-safe-for-lowrisk-patients (opens in new tab)