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Cardiac Drugs

Cardiac Drugs

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A comprehensive overview of pharmaceutical treatments for various cardiovascular conditions. The sections cover a wide array of topics, including the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), the use of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) to treat dysrhythmias, and detailed pharmacotherapy for heart failure (HF), including the role of neurohumoral modulation and positive inotropic drugs like dobutamine. Furthermore, the source provides extensive information on antihypertensive drugs, detailing classifications, dosing, and use in special populations like those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes, alongside treatments for dyslipidemias using statins, fibrates, and niacin, and drug therapy during pregnancy and lactation. Finally, a concluding section briefly explores future directions in drug therapy, specifically highlighting the role of genetics and rare variants in developing new cardiovascular medications.
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