Drugs and the cardiovascular system

Drugs and the cardiovascular system

The heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatics make up the cardiovascular system. These structures transport life-supporting oxygen and nutrients to cells, remove metabolic waste products, and car-ry hormones from one part of the body to another. Because this system performs such vital functions, a problem with the heart or blood vessels can seriously affect a person’s health.

Types of drugs used to improve cardiovascular function include:

·                 inotropic

·                 antiarrhythmic

·                 antianginal

·                 antihypertensive

·                 diuretic

·                 antilipemic.