Treatment of CVD

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  • Created on: 22-12-12 14:09
How to beta blockers work?
Block response of heart to hormones and make contractions less frequent and less powerful
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How do Diuretics work?
Increse volume of Urine, lowers blood volume and pressure
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How to ACE inhibitors work?
Block the production of angiotensin which normally causes arterial constriction snd a rise in blood pressure
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How do platelet inhibitory drugs work?
Make platelets less sticky
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How do statins work?
Lower cholesterol level in the blood by blocking the liver enzyme that makes cholesterol
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How do anticoagulants work?
Reduce Risk of clot formation
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What are the risks/ side effects of Diuretics?
Dizziness/nausea/muscle cramps
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What are the risks/ side effects of Beta Blockers?
Possible link with diabetes
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What are the risks/ side effects of ACE inhibitors
Muscle aches/ nausea/ constipation/ diarrhoea/ liver failure
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What are the risks/ side effects of anticoagulants?
Risk of uncontrolled bleeding
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What are the risks/ side effects of platelet inhibitory drugs?
Can irritate the stomach and cause bleeding
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