Course Overview

Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system work on the heart and blood vessels.

These are divided into four groups:

1. Cardiotonic drugs

2. Anti-hypertensive drugs

3. Anti-arrhythmic drugs

4. Anti-anginal drug

Course requirements

The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for medical students and healthcare workers with a background of nursing, medicine.

The course is also suitable for holders of other medical sciences and individuals working in healthcare,as well as those considering a career as a healthcare professional, those with an interest in personal health and fitness, or anyone who simply wants to understand this amazing topic.

What you'll learn

• Introduction to drugs acting on the cardiovascular system
• Cardiac glycosides
• Anticoagulants
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
• Angiotensin~Converting Enzyme inhibitors
• Diuretics
• Beta Blockers