Cardiology

Understand that Apixaban is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Apixaban and the possible side effects to be aware of.

These drugs lower your blood pressure. We use them to treat high blood pressure and other heart issues. They correct abnormal heart rhythms. They treat congestive heart failure, and chest pains we call "angina." They can help prevent heart attacks. And they help with migraines and some types of tremors.

Understand that Dabigatran is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Dabigatran and the possible side effects to be aware of.

Understand that Eliquis is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Eliquis and the possible side effects to be aware of.

Understand that Enoxaparin is an injectable medication that works to break up clots resulting from DVT and keeps the blood thin. Also, learn how to properly use and store this medication, and possible side effects to be aware of.

Understand how ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and ARNI medications work to help manage your heart failure, and their common side effects.

Find out what aldosterone antagonist medications do, and their common side effects.

Watch how beta-blockers help manage your heart failure and also some side effects.

Learn how the medication Digoxin improves the pumping action of your heart.

See how diuretics help manage the fluid build-up that often occurs with heart failure.

Learn how Lopressor helps your heart to beat more easily, possible side effects to look for, and how to use and store this medication safely.

Understand that Lovenox is an injectable medication that works to break up clots resulting from DVT and keeps the blood thin. Also, learn how to properly use and store this medication, and possible side effects to be aware of.

Learn how Norvasc helps your heart, the possible side effects to look for, and how to use and store this medication safely.

Understand that Pradaxa is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Pradaxa and the possible side effects to be aware of.

Understand that Rivaroxaban is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Rivaroxaban and the possible side effects to be aware of.

These drugs lower the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood. LDL cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol. Having high levels of bad cholesterol is dangerous. It sticks to artery walls to form plaque. Plaque causes blood clots to form. It can break away and clog blood vessels. By reducing bad cholesterol, we lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Learn how Toprol XL helps your heart to beat more easily, possible side effects to look for, and how to use and store this medication safely.

Learn how Warfarin works to prevent blood clots from forming, getting bigger, or traveling through the body. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

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

Understand that Xarelto is an oral medication taken to break up blood clots caused by deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation, and to keep the blood thin. Learn how to use and store Xarelto and the possible side effects to be aware of.

This prescription drug (sold under the brand names Prinivil®, Qbrelis®, Zestril® and Zestoretic®) treats high blood pressure. We also use it to treat heart failure and heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs we call "ACE inhibitors."

This prescription drug (sold under brand names such as Amvaz®, Katerzia®, Norvasc®, Azor® and Caduet®) treats high blood pressure. We also use it to treat some types of chest pain, and coronary artery disease. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs we call "calcium channel blockers."

This prescription drug (sold under brand names such as Cozaar® and Hyzaar®) treats high blood pressure. We also use it to prevent or treat issues like stroke and kidney disease in people who have high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs we call "angiotensin II receptor antagonists."

This prescription drug (sold under brand names such as Lipitor®, Caduet® and Liptruzet®) lowers cholesterol. We commonly use it to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease (or who are at risk of developing it). Atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs we call "statins."

This prescription drug treats high blood pressure. We also commonly use it to treat edema. That's a condition that causes fluid to build up in your body. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of drugs we call "diuretics." We commonly call them "water pills."