1.4.2 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
This branch studies drugs affecting the heart and vasculature, including antihypertensives, anti-arrhythmics, anti-anginal agents, and...
PharmacologyPhase 1 — Introduction to Pharmacological Research & Regulatory Framework1.4 Branches of Pharmacology1 min readUpdated 2026-07-13
This branch studies drugs affecting the heart and vasculature, including antihypertensives, anti-arrhythmics, anti-anginal agents, and statins. Because cardiovascular endpoints (blood pressure, heart rate, lipid profile) are readily quantifiable, this branch has historically been a proving ground for rigorous dose-response methodology.