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Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker used primarily for the management of hypertension and angina. It is particularly effective in the treatment of acute and severe hypertension, including hypertensive emergency. [7] This is due to the rapid onset and short half-life of this drug, which allows for precision in the control of blood pressure.
The choice of agent depends largely on specific pharmacological effects of individual agents with respect to the condition. One of the most important factors affecting inotropic state is the level of calcium in the cytoplasm of the muscle cell. Positive inotropes usually increase this level, while negative inotropes decrease it.
Reducing the force of contraction of the myocardium is known as the negative inotropic effect of calcium channel blockers. Slowing down the conduction of electrical activity within the heart, by blocking the calcium channel during the plateau phase of the action potential of the heart (see: cardiac action potential ), results in a negative ...
Cardiotonic agents, also known as cardiac inotropes or stimulants, have a positive impact on the myocardium (muscular layer of the heart) by enhancing its contractility. . Unlike general inotropes, these agents exhibit a higher level of specificity as they selectively target the myocar
DR.WEIL'S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET is designed to reduce chronic inflammation and related chronic diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and others, Harbstreet says. It also aims to ...
Anti-inflammatory or antiphlogistic is the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling. Anti-inflammatory drugs , also called anti-inflammatories , make up about half of analgesics .
"Inflammation is increasingly being seen to be a significant contributor to a wide range of diseases, and its role in dementia is supported by the fact that some genes that increase the risk of ...
A new survey found that 1 in 5 adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported “routinely” taking a low-dose aspirin