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Vasodilators

Lana Hariri  1 , Jayesh B. Patel  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Vasodilators

Lana Hariri et al.
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Vasodilators are useful in the management of hypertension, angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and more. This activity reviews the indications, actions, and contraindications for vasodilation therapy as a valuable agent in the treatment of hypertension and other related disorders. This activity will also highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors pertinent to members of the interprofessional team in the treatment of patients with hypertension and related conditions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Lana Hariri declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Jayesh Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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