\A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

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4. Beta-blockers: when the heart loses its ability to adapt

Prescribed to 45% of people over 60 for blood pressure, beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol) hide a dark reality: they cause progressive heart failure, diabetes, severe depression and can kill during sleep by extreme bradycardia.

These medications block beta-adrenergic receptors, preventing the heart from responding properly to adrenaline. The heart loses its natural ability to speed up during exertion or stress. During sleep, this can slow the heart rate to a complete stop. Furthermore,