Medications for CAD

For individuals whose condition cannot be adequately controlled by lifestyle changes, there is a need for medical treatment Medication is aimed at reducing the workload on the heart, lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of having a heart attack.

Medication for these purposes that are commonly used include anticoagulants, aspirin, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitroglycerin, glycoprotein IIb-IIIa, statins. Supplements containing fish oils and omega-3-fatty acids are also taken.