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Another Side Effect of the Opioid Crisis: Heart Infections

Another Side Effect of the Opioid Crisis: Heart Infections

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New research uncovers more damage wrought by the opioid epidemic: Cases of a dangerous heart infection linked to injection drug use have spiked in recent years at an Ohio medical center. Researchers found that admissions for infective endocarditis at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical […]

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nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat, Afeditab)

nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat, Afeditab)

Why is nifedipine prescribed to patients? Nifedipine is used for the treatment and prevention of angina resulting from either an increased workload on the heart (as with exercise) or spasm of the coronary arteries. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, to treat abnormally fast heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, and […]

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Health Tip: Make Snow Days Heart-Safe

Health Tip: Make Snow Days Heart-Safe

(HealthDay News) — For some, strenuous winter activities can be hard on the heart. Simply walking through or shoveling snow can be especially dangerous for those with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association says. Latest Heart News To make snowy days safer, the AHA suggests: Take breaks. Learn the heart attack warning signs. Avoid alcohol […]

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ramipril (Altace)

ramipril (Altace)

What is ramipril, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that are used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes. Other ACE inhibitors include enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril […]

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Nitrates (Medication)

Nitrates (Medication)

What are nitrates (nitrate medications)? Nitrates are medications used for treating or preventing heart pain (angina, chest pain) caused by heart disease, usually of the arteries in the heart. What are examples of nitrates available in the United States? Examples of generic and brand names of nitrates include: nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat) nitroglycerin lingual aerosol […]

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Beta Blockers (Drug Class, List of Brand and Generic Names)

Beta Blockers (Drug Class, List of Brand and Generic Names)

Summary Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the “sympathetic” portion of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system and activation of heart muscle. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart.Beta blockers are […]

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How Do You Fix Anemia?

How Do You Fix Anemia?

What is anemia? Anemia describes a condition in which you have a low red blood cell count and low hemoglobin levels. This is a serious condition as red blood cells and hemoglobin carry oxygen to all your cells, allowing them to burn energy. If you’re anemic, you’ll likely feel fatigued and short of breath, lacking […]