Carvedilol (Noun)
Meaning
Beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Carvedilol is a beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine.
- The patient was prescribed carvedilol to manage his heart failure symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
- Carvedilol has been shown to improve survival rates and reduce hospitalizations in patients with heart failure by decreasing the heart's workload.
- Studies have demonstrated that carvedilol can reduce the risk of mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure who are not contraindicated for beta blocker therapy.
- The cardiologist recommended carvedilol as part of the treatment plan to manage the patient's heart failure and improve his quality of life.