Caduet is a combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing the blood vessels of the body, making it easier for the heart to pump efficiently. Atorvastatin lowers blood levels of LDL, or...
Caduet is the brand name of a prescription medication used to treat both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This medication is unique as it is the only prescription medication that combines the cholesterol lowering medication Lipitor with...
Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker. This medication widens blood vessels to allow for easier passage of blood through these vessels. The process reduces the strain on the heart as it pumps blood throughout the body and lowers blood pressure. A...
Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol levels affect your blood vessels and heart, increasing the risk for these life-threatening...
Statins are medications used to treat high cholesterol, and are some of the most-prescribed and effective medications against the probleml. Statins inhibit the production of a chemical that prevents cholesterol production by the body. Statins can...
High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for atherosclerosis, the number one cause of death for the American population. In atherosclerosis, the medium and large arteries have plaque filled with connective...
Most people know that high cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is necessary for a number of functions in the body, but it also can build up in the blood vessels. If you have high cholesterol, your doctor...
