Cardiologists discover cancer risks in blood pressure medications
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 16:20
in Health & Medicine
Cardiologists have uncovered new research showing an increased risk of cancer with a group of blood pressure medications known as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs). This class of drugs is used by millions of patients not only for high blood pressure but also for heart failure, cardiovascular risk reduction and diabetic kidney disease.