Are β-blockers necessary for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? PURSUIT-HFpEF registry

In HFpEF patients without AF or IHD, β-blocker use was associated with higher mortality-related risk, indicating that routine β-blocker use in this subgroup should be interpreted with caution.

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European Journal of Heart Failure
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2026-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ejhf/xuag071
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Heart Failure Treatment and Management
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Abstract

In HFpEF patients without AF or IHD, β-blocker use was associated with higher mortality-related risk, indicating that routine β-blocker use in this subgroup should be interpreted with caution.

European Journal of Heart Failure
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