Cardiac Drugs describes the latest advances in the rapidly evolving area of cardiovascular pharmacology. Written by renowned, US-based experts in cardiology, this book discusses the drug groups for different diseases, such as acute coronary syndromes, hypertension, angina and heart failure. Separate chapters examine cardiac drugs in pregnancy and lactation, and future directions.

Enhanced by full colour images and illustrations, this easy to follow text offers practical advice on how to manage cardiac diseases, with a focus on hands-on therapeutic guidance for clinicians


Table of Contents

1. Angiotensin, Aldosterone and Renin Inhibition in Cardiovascular Diseases
2. Positive Inotropic Drugs
3. Drugs for Hypertension
4. Diuretics
5. Drugs for Dyslipidemia
6. Drugs for Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
7. Drugs for Acute Coronary Syndromes
8. Drugs for Hypertension
9. Drugs for Heart Failure
10. Drugs for Angina
11. Drugs for Pulmonary Hypertension
12. Cardiac Drugs In Pregnancy and Lactation
13. Future directions-Pharmacogenomics