Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Some examples of ARBs include:
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants decrease the ability of the blood to clot and, therefore, help to prevent clots from forming in your arteries and blocking blood flow. These heart medications are sometimes called "blood thinners," though they do not actually thin the blood. Anticoagulants will not dissolve clots that have already formed, but they may prevent the clots from becoming larger and causing more serious problems.
Antiplatelets
Antiplatelets are medications that stop blood particles called platelets from clumping together to form harmful clots. These heart medications may be given to people who have had a heart attack, have
angina, or who experience chest pain after an
angioplasty procedure. Aspirin is one type of antiplatelet medicine. Other antiplatelets include:
- Clopidogrel (Plavix®)
- Dipyridamole (Aggrenox®, Persantine®, and others)
- Ticlopidine (Ticlid®).
Beta Blockers
Beta blockers slow the heart rate and allow it to beat with less force. They are used to treat
high blood pressure and some arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), and to prevent a repeat heart attack. These heart medications can also delay or prevent the development of angina.
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