Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack. However, new Swedish research has found that they might not be needed for heart attack survivors whose hearts have retained a normal pumping ability.

One study suggests these drugs could increase depression risk in heart attack survivors who retained normal heart pumping function, while providing no life-saving benefit.

In MI patients with preserved heart function, beta-blockers are linked to higher depressive symptoms, indicating a need for careful mental health assessment.

All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patient

All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability.

Common heart medications, like beta blockers, could have side effects including triggering depression in heart attack patients.

Researchers show beta-blockers are unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability. The drugs also increase the risk these patients will become depressed by the treatment.