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Cardiovascular disease including heart disease, arrhythmias and hypertension, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Western world. There are numerous devastating conditions affecting the heart and/or the vasculature, leading to high demand for cardiovascular drugs. This chapter focuses on some key therapeutic targets within the cardiovascular system and the drugs used to combat cardiovascular disease. | Cardiovascular disease including heart disease, arrhythmias and hypertension, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Western world. There are numerous devastating conditions affecting the heart and/or the vasculature, leading to high demand for cardiovascular drugs. This chapter focuses on some key therapeutic targets within the cardiovascular system and the drugs used to combat cardiovascular disease. | ||