5 天之前 · Types of Heart Medications. The following gives a quick look at many types of heart medications. *Some of the major types of commonly prescribed heart medications are listed in this section. For your information and reference, we have included generic names. However, the AHA is not recommending or endorsing any specific products. If your ...

2024年2月29日 · Most people with heart disease will be taking at least one medication to control it. There are many different medications used to treat heart disease including aldosterone antagonists, alpha blockers, alpha-beta blockers, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBs ...

2024年3月6日 · This drug can treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and boost survival after you have a heart attack. It’s a type of ACE inhibitor. Some of the common side effects are blurred vision ...

2021年1月4日 · “The first line drug for afib (depending on renal function) is novel oral anticoagulants,” she says. 5. Beta-blockers — to treat heart attack and heart failure and sometimes used to lower ...

Cardiovascular agents are drugs used to treat diseases associated with the heart or blood vessels. These medications are available for purchase only with a physician’s prescription . They include, but are not limited to, drugs that target hypertension ( antihypertensives ), hyperlipidemia ( antihyperlipidemics ) and blood clotting (blood ...

These medications are often prescribed to treat angina, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms. They: † Block stress hormones and relieve stress on the heart’s pumping action † Relax the blood vessels so blood can move more easily † Improve the heart’s function † Reduce symptoms and lessen the chance of future hospitalizations

There are many different classes of drugs that fall under the general term cardiovascular agent. Some work directly on the blood vessels surrounding the heart, reducing how much force the heart has to pump against. Others lower cholesterol levels and help reduce the formation of atherosclerotic plaques which cause blood vessel narrowing.

2023年11月20日 · Heart disease medication plays a critical role in managing and preventing cardiovascular conditions. Understanding the various types, their mechanisms, and how they work can help people make ...

Medications for Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that covers diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

The American Heart Association explains the various medications for heart disease and cardiovascular conditions, such as Anticoagulants, Blood Thinners, Antiplatelets, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Diuretics, Vasodilators, Nitroglycerin and Statins.