Heart Medications: Managing Heart Health

Heart medications are used to manage heart conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmias. These medications help improve heart function, regulate blood flow, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Heart Meds FAQ


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What are heart disease medications?

Heart disease medications encompass a range of classes that adhere to specific conditions and risk factors. Medication plays a vital role in managing heart disease and improving quality of life. Alongside medication, prevention through lifestyle modifications remains important in reducing the risk of heart disease.

What is heart drug therapy?

Modern heart drug therapy includes the following “big six” medications: 1. Statins — to lower LDL cholesterol Statins were first introduced in 1987 and doctors now have seven different medications from which to choose depending on a patient’s need. They lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol levels by 20 to 60% and also reduce inflammation.

What blood pressure medications are used to treat heart failure?

Calcium channel blockers are often used when other blood pressure medications don’t work. Cardiac glycosides. Although not prescribed as often as they used to be, these drugs treat heart failure and some types of irregular heart rhythms. They can boost how much blood your heart can pump. They can also slow down your heart rate.

What is a heart medicine?

They’re finding ways to prevent, diagnose and treat heart and circulatory diseases. Help us develop new treatments for heart patients and save lives. The most common heart medicines are: tablets or capsules, sprays and adhesive patches. They are taken to control symptoms or to prevent or treat a heart condition.

Are there different types of medications for a heart condition?

Medicines can help keep your symptoms under control, and prevent or treat a heart condition. They're all different but your doctor, pharmacist or nurse will choose the one most likely to be safe and effective for your condition. There are several types of medication for heart conditions including:

How do you keep a list of heart medications?

Always keep a list of medications with you so that your doctors know exactly what you're taking. Take all heart medications as scheduled, at the same time every day. Don’t stop or change medications without first checking with your doctor. Keep on taking a heart drug even if you feel better.

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