Improving Survival Following a Heart Attack
A
heart attack (also known as a
myocardial infarction) is a life-threatening event in which the supply of blood and oxygen to part of the heart is blocked for a long enough period of time that a portion of the heart muscle dies.
When people are given
atenolol after a heart attack, the risk of dying decreases by about 15 percent. It is not known how atenolol or other
beta blockers improve survival following a heart attack.
Is Atenolol Used Off-Label?
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend atenolol for treating something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "
off-label" use. Some off-label uses for atenolol include:
Using Atenolol in Children
Atenolol has not been approved for use in children, although it may be used off-label to treat several conditions. For example, atenolol may be used in children with
Marfan syndrome to slow the progression of aortic dilation (widening of the aorta).
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