A genetic variation, found predominantly in African Americans, protects some people with heart failure, enabling them to live longer than expected.
Researchers found that the genetic variation acts just like beta-blockers, a class of drugs used to treat chronic heart failure.
The researchers say their discovery adds to the accumulating evidence that genetic differences contribute to the way people respond to medications.
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