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angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the formation of angiotensin2, a substance that normally acts to increase blood pressure |
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angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) |
a drug that blocks tissue receptors for angiotensin 2 |
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antiarrhythmic agent |
a drug that decreases the rate and rhythm of heart contractions |
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calcium-channel blocker |
drug that controls the rate and force of heart contraction by regulating calcium entrance into the cells |
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digitalis |
a drug that slows and strengthens heart muscle contractions |
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diuretic |
drug that eliminates fluid by increasing the kidney's output of urine. Lowered blood volume decreases the heart's workload |
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hypolipidemic agent |
drug that lowers serum cholesterol |
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lidocaine |
a local anesthetic that is used intravenously to reat cardiac arrhythmias |
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loop diuretic |
drug that increases urine output by inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption in the kidney nephrons |
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nitroglycerin |
a drug used in the treatment of angia pectoris to dialte coronary vessels |
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statins |
drugs that act to lower lipids in the blood. The drug names end with -statin |
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streptokinase (SK) |
an enzyme used to dissolve blood clots |
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tissue plasminogen activator 9tPA) |
a drug used to dissolve blood clots. It activates production of a substance (plasmin) in the blood that normally dissolves clots |
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vasodialtor |
a drug that widens blood vessels and improves blood flow |
