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Cardiovascular System Agents

Drugs acting on the heart and blood vessels, following ATC Group C (Cardiovascular System). Belongs here: an antihypertensive, an antianginal, an antiarrhythmic, a diuretic used for cardiovascular control, a lipid-lowering agent, and a cardiac stimulant used in emergency cardiovascular support. Does not belong here: an anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug whose primary classified action is on the blood itself rather than on the heart or vessels, grouped under blood and blood forming organ agents.

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ATC Level 1 CodeSourced to the subject's own account
C - Cardiovascular system 1
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WikipediaATC Level 1 codes table, group C
Quote, ATC Level 1 codes table, group C
C - "Cardiovascular system"
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