Medical Management of Cardiovascular Disease

Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;103(4):565-575. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.04.019. Epub 2023 May 16.

Abstract

We offer an overview of lipid lowering, antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and glucose-lowering therapies for vascular surgeons and their respective medical teams. Further reviews should offer additional guidance on smoking cessation, exercise therapy, and nutritional optimization.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Diabetes mellitus; Hyperlipidemia; Hypertension; Medical management; Non surgical management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / drug therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Smoking Cessation*

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents