Heart & Vascular Health: Medications
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Medications
01/15/08, HealthwiseAnticoagulant medicines are the main form of treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Anticoagulants affect the way blood clots in the body.
Oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis
01/15/08, HealthwiseNormally, when an injury that causes bleeding occurs, the body sends out signals that cause blood to clot at the wound, and the clot naturally breaks down as the wound heals. A person prone to abnormal clotting has an imbalance between cl
Beta-blockers for atrial fibrillation
12/18/08, HealthwiseBeta-blockers block the effects of certain hormones (catecholamines, such as adrenaline) on the heart. This helps slow the heart rate by blocking the number of electrical impulses that pass through the AV node to the lower heart cham
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Beta-blockers for fast heart rates
09/17/08, HealthwiseBeta-blockers help slow the heart rate by blocking the effect of the hormone adrenaline. This reduces the number of electrical impulses that pass through the atrioventricular (AV) node to the lower heart chambers (ventricles).
Nifedipine for high blood pressure during pregnancy
11/14/08, HealthwiseNifedipine is a calcium channel blocker medicine that slows smooth muscle function. Muscles need calcium to function properly, and a calcium channel blocker interferes with the supply of calcium to the muscle. This allows the smooth muscl
Aspirin for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
07/06/07, HealthwiseAspirin is an antiplatelet medicine that decreases blood clot formation by preventing the smallest blood cells (platelets) from sticking together and forming blood clots.
Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) for stroke
01/08/09, HealthwiseTissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) dissolves blood clots.
Quinapril
08/09/07, HealthwiseVomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking quinapril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medi
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for heart attack and unstable angina
05/14/07, HealthwiseAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors interfere with the formation of a hormone (angiotensin II) that can narrow (constrict) blood vessels. ACE inhibitors help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart, which lowe
Aspirin for heart attack and unstable angina
05/14/07, HealthwiseAspirin works quickly (within 15 minutes) to prevent the formation of blood clots, decreasing the risk for heart attack or stroke.
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