Classification of CVS diseases and Pharmacology
Classification of CVS diseases: hypertension heart failure arrhythmias angina pectoris atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia thrombotic disease peripheral vascular disease stroke 1. Hypertension Diuretics : Thiazides, Loop diuretics, Potassium-sparing diuretics. Beta-Blockers : Non-selective, Beta-1 selective. ACE Inhibitors: Enalapril, Lisinopril. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) : Losartan, Valsartan. Calcium Channel Blockers: Dihydropyridines (e.g., Amlodipine), Non-dihydropyridines (e.g., Verapamil, Diltiazem). Renin Inhibitors: Aliskiren. Alpha Blockers: Prazosin. Central Agonists : Clonidine. Vasodilators : Hydralazine. 2. Heart Failure ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Beta-Blockers Diuretics Aldosterone Antagonists : Spironolactone, Eplerenone. Digitalis Glycosides : Digoxin. Vasodilators SGLT2 Inhibitors : Empagliflozin, Dapagliflozin (recently recognized for their benefits in heart failure). 3. Arrh...