It appears so. Atenolol is an anti-hypertensive drug so will therefore lower the blood pressure. This puts less pressure on the aorta and will help the condition. If the patient is known hypertensive they should be on medication for this anyway. Candesartan is a drug used for hypercholstrolnemia. It helps people with high cholesterol. Both drugs are suitable treatment. not sure why you mention diabetes tho?
Atenolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and treat heart attacks. Atenolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure. It blocks the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Please see the webpages for more details on Atenolol, Candesartan, Aortic stenosis, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus.
There are no real medications you can take for aortic stenosis. It is a degenerative condition of the aortic valve which in a severe form leads to shortness of breath and fainting on exertion due to a narrowing of the aortic valve. The only way to treat it is with valve replacement, but only when your symptoms are severe enough to warrant undergoing such a procedure. Candesartan is an angiotensin receptor antagonist and atenolol a beta blocker - both are used to lower blood pressure. These are more likely to be taken to keep it lower because of your diabetes - high blood pressure + diabetes = higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. They are medications not related to your aortic stenosis.
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