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Heart medications

Stuart Parkes, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, describes commonly used secondary prevention medication prescribed after heart events, including possible benefits and side effects.  He also explains how to use your GTN spray if you get further pain.


Common questions about your medication

Stuart Parkes, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, discusses some commonly asked questions relating to heart medication.


Please view our other videos:

Introduction to cardiac rehabilitation - Videos introducing the cardiac rehab programme, and how you can benefit from it.

Your condition and associated risk factorsVideos explaining how heart disease works, and how different modifiable risk factors can impact on your heart health.

Healthy eatingVideos discussing the different food groups, and the impact of fats, alcohol and salt on your heart health.

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