Medication Management

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are medications. They are most often prescribed to treat high blood pressure, but can be used to treat other conditions. This sheet tells you how ARBs work and how to use them effectively.

ACE inhibitors widen blood vessels and increase the amount of blood your heart pumps. These medications also lower blood pressure and decrease the amount of work your heart has to perform.

Warfarin is medicine that controls how your blood clots. It is used to help prevent blood clots that may cause serious health problems. These problems include heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke, a blockage in an artery or vein (thrombus), or a blood clot that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

"The purpose of a diuretic, or "water pill" is to help your body get rid of excess water and salt. Diuretics can help you feel better and have more energy. They may also help lower blood pressure."

Beta-blockers decreas your heart's workload and help it beat more regularly. This can reduce chest pain. It may also lower your blood pressure.

Medication can be a key tool in managing heart disease. You may need several types. Some medications can help prevent the blood clots that cause heart attacks. Others can help control cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Learn what type of medication you're taking, what it treats, and how to take it safely. If you have questions about why you need a medication or how it works, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Medications are prescribed in just the right doses for your heart condition. They work only if you take them exactly as directed.

Follow these tips to take your medications safely after heart attack.

Medicines are important post-heart attack to help your heart heal and reduce your risk factors.

Questions to ask about your medications.

Tips and types of medications needed after a heart attack.

Follow this checklist to properly and safely take warfarin.

Follow this checklist to help prevent common injuries while on warfarin, and what to do in case of emergency.

Learn which foods can affect how your warfarin therapy is working.

Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.

Watch how a blood clot can threaten your life, when it forms inside of a blood vessel.

Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.

Follow this checklist to help you take your anticoagulant safely.

See what common and uncommon side effects you may experience when taking an anticoagulant, and when to call either your doctor or 911 for help.

Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.

Learn how to properly inject Lovenox and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.

Learn how to properly inject Enoxaparin and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.

Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.

Blood thinners or anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots from forming. Your healthcare provider will help you decide which medicine is best for you. Read on to learn more about safely taking blood thinners.