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  2. Cardiotoxicity - Wikipedia

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    Biological Toxins such as Diphtheria toxin [19]; Radiation Therapy is known to cause radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD) [20] These agents can lead to varying degrees of cardiotoxicity, and their effects may be dose-dependent and influenced by individual factors such as pre-existing cardiovascular disease and genetic predispositions that can foster greater sensitivity to any cardiac damage.

  3. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Chaparral: creosote bush, gobernadora, larreastat [4] Larrea tridentata, Larrea divaricata [4] Liver damage, [3] [4] [5] kidney problems, [4] Hypotension in cancer patients [3] Chinese herbal mixtures: Heavy metal ...

  4. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    Causes can include: Rheumatic heart disease (a condition that can occur when the bacteria that causes strep throat isn’t treated with antibiotics) Endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining ...

  5. Beta2-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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    Findings indicate that β 2 stimulants, especially in parenteral administration such as inhalation or injection, can induce adverse effects: Tachycardia secondary to peripheral vasodilation and cardiac stimulation (Such tachycardia may be accompanied by palpitations.) [4] Tremor, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, and agitation [5]

  6. Cardiac stimulant - Wikipedia

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    A cardiac stimulant is a drug which acts as a stimulant of the heart – e.g., via positive chronotropic action (increased heart rate) and/or inotropic action (increased myocardial contractility). They increase cardiac output (the amount of blood pumped by the heart over time).

  7. What Causes Heart Disease? 9 Things Doctors Need You to ... - AOL

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    You wear a seat belt and drive carefully to avoid accidents, you stock up on antioxidant-laden foods to prevent cancer, but you might not realize all the things you should be doing to fight the No ...

  8. Adrenergic storm - Wikipedia

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    There are several known causes of adrenergic storms; in the United States, cocaine overdose is the leading cause. [16] Any stimulant drug has the capacity to cause this syndrome if taken in sufficient doses, but even non-psychotropic drugs can very rarely provoke a reaction. [17]

  9. Stimulant - Wikipedia

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    The sympathetic nervous system is a part of the nervous system that prepares the body for action, such as increasing the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. Stimulants can activate the same receptors as the natural chemicals released by the sympathetic nervous system (namely epinephrine and norepinephrine) and cause similar effects. [3]