Reducing risk of CVD

Antihypertensives

• Reduces blood pressure.

• Reduces risk of damage to artery endothelium.

• Reduces chance of atheroma forming.

Diuretics

• Reduces blood volume

• Reduces blood pressure

• Reduces damage to endothelium

• Reduces risk of atheroma formation

Cholesterol lowering drugs

• For example statins.

• Inhibits enzyme that produces LDL cholesterol in the liver.

• Reduces risk of atherosclerosis.

Anti-blood clotting drugs

• For example warfarin & aspirin.

• Reduces chance of blood clot forming.

• Reduces chance of blocked artery.

Lifestyle changes

• Lower blood pressure

• Exercise more

• Reduce obesity

• Balanced energy intake and usage

• Stop smoking

• Reduce stress

• Lower salt intake