Medical therapy
Medical therapy refers to the use of prescription medication to treat specific risk factors or medical illnesses. There are a wide range of proven and effective drug therapies in the field of cardiovascular medicine aimed at alleviating symptoms, slowing progression of disease and improving survival.
| Blood thinners (anti-platelets/ anticoagulants) |
Cholesterol | Blood Pressure | Angina | Arrhythmia | Heart Failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | Statins | Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) |
Beta-blockers | Beta-blockers | Loop diuretics |
| Clopidogrel | Fibrates | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) |
Calcium channel antagonists | Calcium channel antagonists | Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) |
| Ticagrelor | Calcium channel antagonists | Nitrates | Digoxin | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) |
|
| Prasugrel | Thiazide diuretics | Nicorandil | Flecainide | Beta-blockers | |
| Warfarin | Alpha-blockers | Ranolazine | Sotolol | Eplerenone | |
| DOAC | Spironolactone | Amiodarone | Spironolactone | ||
| Beta-blockers | Sacubitril/Valsartan |
A cardiology specialist would assess your symptoms and risk factors carefully before considering appropriate cardiovascular investigation. This evaluation could confirm a specific diagnosis which may be helped by medical therapy. We can advise you as to the best available treatment options, potential side effects and monitoring requirements.
