Nitrates are a vasodilator. Vasodilators widen (dilate) the blood vessels, improving blood flow and allowing more

Positive inotropes strengthen the force of the heartbeat. Negative inotropes weaken the force of the heartbeat.  What are inotropes?

Thiazides, potassium-sparing, loop-acting Why do I need to take a diuretic? Diuretics are sometimes called

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

Calcium channel blockers are used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and

Blood thinners reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, and blockages in your arteries and

Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure (CHF), abnormal heart

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

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

Although anticoagulants are called blood thinners, these medicines do not really thin your blood. Instead,