The heart and blood vessels are subject to numerous different diseases, but these diseases are often treated using the same or similar drugs. Please message me with any omissions or things that you think need to be corrected.

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

  • Inotropes – increase or decrease the rate and force of heart contractions
  • Beta blockers – block the action of catecholamines (such as adrenaline/epinephrine) on beta receptors of cells

Heart Failure

Angina

Heart attack

Raised cholesterol

High blood pressure