OCR GCSE Combined Science A · J250
Specification B6.3m · Biology Paper 2
Revise: Treatments for Cardiovascular DiseaseAntihypertensives lower high blood pressure, reducing the workload of the heart. Different medicines achieve this differently: beta blockers slow the heartbeat, while ACE inhibitors help prevent blood vessels from narrowing. These medicines can help manage the condition without surgery, but may cause side effects such as dizziness; ACE inhibitors can also cause a dry cough.