Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart disease, affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It develops when these arteries narrow or become blocked.
Key points
- Coronary heart disease is the usual cause of heart attacks and angina.
- The disease develops slowly and may produce no symptoms in its early stages; for many people the first signs are angina or a heart attack.
- It is treated with a combination of lifestyle changes, medicines and sometimes surgery.
Medicines listed for Coronary Artery Disease
The listed products contain amlodipine and rivaroxaban, both in tablet form. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the walls of blood vessels, which can ease the strain on the heart when coronary arteries are narrowed. Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that helps reduce the risk of blood clots forming in already narrowed arteries. These medicines address different aspects of coronary artery disease: one targets blood flow through the vessels, the other targets clot formation. Chest pain in the context of suspected coronary disease is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.