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Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Left ventricular dysfunction means the left pumping chamber of the heart is not working as well as it should. Reduced pumping can limit the oxygen-rich blood reaching the body and may be part of heart failure.

Vasotec

Enalapril

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg

Enalapril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels, reducing strain on the heart.

From$0.18/ tabletView

Coreg

Carvedilol

3.125mg · 6.25mg · 12.5mg · 25mg

Carvedilol tablets for heart failure and high blood pressure. It blocks both beta and alpha receptors, which is unusual for a single medicine.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms can include breathlessness, tiredness and swelling in the legs or ankles.
  • Causes can include damage to the heart muscle, high blood pressure or heart valve problems.
  • Management may include medicines and lifestyle changes to help the heart work more effectively.

Medicines listed for Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Vasotec and Coreg are tablets. The listed products contain Enalapril and Carvedilol, which are medicine classes used in heart care. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor, while carvedilol is a beta-blocker.

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