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Acute Coronary Syndrome Treatment: Drugs
Medications that improve blood flow through the coronary arteries include:
  • Aspirin:
    • Thins the blood, in to order lower the risk of blood clots in the coronary arteries
  • Heparin:
    • Thins the blood, in to order lower the risk of blood clots in the coronary arteries
  • Nitrates:
    • Open coronary arteries and let the heart work more efficiently
  • Platelet inhibitors:
    • Thins the blood, in order to lower the risk of blood clots in the coronary arteries
  • Thrombolytic medications:
    • Clot busting medication
  • Morphine:
    • Reduces anxiety and increased blood flow through coronary arteries
Additional medications that benefit the heart:
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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