Treatments
Coronary Artery Disease Treatments
Northwestern Medicine physicians can choose from a variety of treatments for coronary artery disease (CAD), depending on your age, overall health and the extent of the disease.
Treatments
Medications to treat coronary artery disease
Physicians can treat the side effects of coronary artery disease with:
- Antiplatelet medications to decrease the ability of platelets in the blood to stick together and cause clots
- Anticoagulants (blood thinners) that decrease the blood’s ability to clot
- Antihyperlipidemics to lower lipids (fats) in the blood, such as statins and bile acid sequestrants
- Antihypertensives to lower blood pressure
Meet the Coronary Artery Disease Teams
Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is a nationally recognized destination for those who require highly specialized cardiovascular care.
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