Behandlung und Prävention von Herzkrankheiten

Der Herz und Blutgefäße can be affected by many different medical conditions and there are a huge number of medicines available to manage them. Often a combination of different medicines will be used to manage your condition as safely and effectively as possible. For example, people with hoher Blutdruck (Hypertonie) might need a diuretic such as Bendroflumethiazid as well as a beta-blocker like Atenolol oder Bisoprolol. If you have had a heart attack or stroke, you may also take Aspirin to 'thin' the blood and Simvastatin oder Atorvastatin to lower cholesterol levels. People with Angina may also use a nitrate medicine such as Glyceroltrinitrat (GTN) to relieve the pain of an attack. Your doctor will work with you to find the medicines most suitable for you.