Treatment For Heart Disease- Medications Part 2

As we explored in the previous article, the list of treatment for heart disease and it’s associated medications is long and varied.  This article is a continuation of that list of possible medications used in treatment for heart disease, and how they work on your heart.

The last article covered beta blockers, however there is also drugs prescribed called calcium channel blockers.  They are used to relax the blood vessels within the heart which is beneficial for both high blood pressure and chest pain.
Nitrates like nitroglycerin, also work in this manner, and is prescribed regularly to patients as part of treatment for heart disease and also to treat angina.  However, you should be careful as it can result in hypo tension if not taken properly.

Another treatment for heart disease that is common is administering thrombolytic agents.  These are given to a patient experiencing a heart attack in order to break up a blood clot within a coronary artery to restore proper blood flow.  They are often called clot busters for that very reason and can be a key component in saving someones life.

Diuretics and blood cholesterol lowering agents are also used frequently during treatment for heart disease.  Diuretics get rid of excess fluid inside the body and are commonly used for high blood pressure.  They are also nicknamed water pills.  Blood cholesterol lowering agents do just what they say they do.  They lower the LDL cholesterol levels within your blood stream, which is a big contributor to heart disease.

That concludes our list of common heart medications that are used in treatment for heart disease.  There are many medications on the market today that are sold under a variety of names that aide in the treatment for heart disease, but this list covers the basics you need to know when talking with your doctor about your options.  Now work hard and get healthy!

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