Your doctor may give you a cholesterol-lowering statin if you have high levels of total cholesterol or of LDL cholesterol

Nitrates are a vasodilator. Vasodilators widen (dilate) the blood vessels, improving blood flow and allowing more oxygen-rich blood to reach the

Positive inotropes strengthen the force of the heartbeat. Negative inotropes weaken the force of the heartbeat.  What are inotropes? Inotropic agents, or inotropes, are

Thiazides, potassium-sparing, loop-acting Why do I need to take a diuretic? Diuretics are sometimes called “water pills.” They are used

Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart rhythm problems (atrial arrhythmias). Digitalis can increase blood flow

Calcium channel blockers are used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). Why do

Blood thinners reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, and blockages in your arteries and veins by preventing clumps of

Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure (CHF), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and chest pain

Aspirin is used to reduce pain, inflammation (swelling), and fever. Doctors may also give their patients aspirin to treat or

Antiplatelets are a group of medicines that stop blood cells (called platelets) from sticking together and forming a blood clot.