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Aspirin
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Helps prevent heart attacks and blood clotting; discuss proper dosage with your doctor in order to avoid stomach
ulcers. |
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ACE Inhibitors
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Stops production of a chemical that makes blood vessels narrow; used for high blood pressure and heart muscle that
has been damaged. |
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Beta-blocker
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Reduces how hard the heart must work; used for high blood pressure, chest pain, and to prevent another heart attack. |
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Calcium Channel Blocker
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Relaxes blood vessels; used for high blood pressure. |
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Blood Cholesterol Lowering Agents
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Decreases bad (LDL) cholesterol and/or increases good (HDL) cholesterol. |
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Digitalis
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Makes the heart contract harder and can slow some fast heart rhythms. |
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Diuretic
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Decreases fluid in the body; used for high blood pressure. |
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Nitrate
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Relaxes blood vessels and reduces chest pain. |
