There are several medications that are commonly prescribed to prevent heart attacks in people who are at high risk for heart disease but have not yet had a heart attack. Some of these medications include:
- Aspirin: Aspirin helps to prevent blood clots from forming, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.
- Statins: Statins are a class of medications that lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Examples: Lipitor, Crestor, Livalo, Zocor, Pravachol, Liptruzet
- Blood pressure-lowering medications