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    What are cardiovascular diseases?

    Disorders affecting the circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels.

    What is the role of antihypertensives?

    They lower blood pressure to prevent damage to arteries.

    How do cardiac therapy drugs function?

    They stimulate the myocardium to increase heart contraction strength and speed.

    What is digoxin used for?

    Treating arrhythmias and heart failure.

    Why is digoxin closely monitored?

    It has a narrow therapeutic margin, risking severe toxicity.

    What happens if digoxin is substituted?

    It can lead to serious toxicity or cardiac arrest.

    What is amiodarone's characteristic?

    It has a long half-life and can cause delayed adverse reactions.

    What mechanisms do antihypertensives use?

    They may eliminate fluids, induce vasodilation, or inhibit enzymes.

    What are vasoprotectors?

    Drugs treating conditions like hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

    What are hypolipemiants?

    Medications that reduce excess lipids in the body.