Ischaemic heart disease occurs when a blood vessel of the heart is too narrow or is blocked. Research has led to successful treatments such as: medicines that stop blood clotting, reduce high blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Research-based companies are working to develop new agents to try and prevent the tragedy of people dying with the condition called 'Europe's number-one killer'.
Disease: Ischaemic Heart Disease
Last update: June 2008
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
The past 40 years have seen intense research effort into cardiovascular disease. This effort is continuing. New agents being evaluated include compounds that relax blood vessels, those that reduce heart muscle damage, new anti-platelet agents, and new clot-busters.