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dobutamine

dobutamine

What is intravenous dobutamine? What is dobutamine used for? Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine. Dobutamine injection is indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of adults with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures. In patients who have atrial […]

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Former NFL Star Tedy Bruschi Recovering From Stroke

Former NFL Star Tedy Bruschi Recovering From Stroke

MONDAY, July 8, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Former NFL star Tedy Bruschi is recovering after suffering what’s commonly known as a mini stroke. Latest Heart News The 46-year-old three-time Superbowl champion suffered the “transient ischemic attack” — considered a warning sign for a major stroke — on Thursday, according to a statement from […]

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Could targeting this heart hormone help control blood pressure?

Could targeting this heart hormone help control blood pressure?

Recent insights into a hormone released by muscle cells could lead to improved ways to treat high blood pressure. Researchers find novel ways to tackle high blood pressure. When the hormone, which has the name atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), enters the bloodstream, it lowers blood pressure by triggering blood vessel dilation and excretion of sodium […]

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nitroglycerin, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Transderm-Nitro, Minitran, Deponit, Nitrol

nitroglycerin, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Transderm-Nitro, Minitran, Deponit, Nitrol

What is nitroglycerin? Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin is used in the management of angina pectoris (heart pain). What brand names are available for nitroglycerin? Nitrostat, Nitromist, Nitroquick, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Minitran, Nitro-Bid, Nitronol, and others Is nitroglycerin available as a generic drug? Yes (for some dosage forms) Do I need […]

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Small Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation

Small Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation

Latest Heart News MONDAY, July 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — No matter where it occurs in the body, microvascular disease ups the risk of leg amputation, a new study finds. Microvascular disease damages very small blood vessels. Researchers analyzed data from more than 125,000 U.S. veterans who were followed for an average of nine years. […]

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quinapril (Accupril)

quinapril (Accupril)

What is the dosage for quinapril? The recommended dose for treating high blood pressure is 10-80 mg a day as a single dose or in two doses every 12 hours. Start at 5 to 20 mg daily. The initial dose for heart failure is 5 mg every 12 hours and the maintenance dose is 20 […]

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propranolol, Inderal, Inderal LA, Innopran XL

propranolol, Inderal, Inderal LA, Innopran XL

What is propranolol? What are the uses for propranolol? Propranolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain (angina), abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions. Examples of other beta-adrenergic blockers include metoprolol (Lopressor), atenolol (Tenormin), and timolol (Blocadren). Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are produced and […]