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Its a coronary vasodilator(widens vessels) for treatment of angina pectoris (usually a result of lack of oxygen to the heart muscle i.e. atherosclerosis where plaques form on the inner wall of the arteries restricting blood flow.

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What useful for nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin is primarily used to treat chest pain (angina) by dilating blood vessels to reduce the workload of the heart. It can also be used in emergency situations to relieve chest pain during a heart attack. Additionally, nitroglycerin can be administered as a spray, tablet, or patch for quick and effective results.


Can you give nitroglycerin to patients with inferior wall MI?

No


Can you name the medicine to be kept under the tongue when a person suffers heart attack?

Nitroglycerin tablets are placed under your tongue in the event of chest pains due to angina, not for a heart attack. You can also use a nitroglycerin spray. The nitroglycerin acts to widen (dilate) the blood vessels in your heart allowing more blood to flow to your heart muscles. The pain is because not enough blood is available to your heart muscles. The nitroglycerin tablets and spray are not explosive. Learn to recognize the symptoms of a real heart attack, as well as angina, and seek emergency help in the event of an attack..


What explosive chemical is also used for a heart attack?

Nitroglycerin


Can nitroglycerin help you breathe better?

No, nitroglycerin is not used to help improve breathing. It is primarily used to treat chest pain or prevent angina attacks by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the heart. If you are experiencing breathing difficulties, it is important to seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.


Why do patients with a heart rate greater than 160 not receive nitroglycerin for chest pain?

At this fast a rate, the heart chambers do not have adequate time to refill fully with blood. This is called fibrillation and is associated with a corresponding decrease in cardiac output and lower blood pressure. Since nitroglycerin also causes lower blood pressure by dilating or expanding the vessels, the additive effect could cause loss of consciousness.


Which explosive is sometimes used to treat a heart condition?

Nitroglycerin (but not as an "explosive").


Why do people take nitroglycerin?

Lots of things, including high blood pressure.


Is nitroglycerin used for treatment other than heart?

Nitroglycerin is primarily used for treating heart-related conditions like angina and heart failure. It is also sometimes used off-label for managing certain types of chest pain or high blood pressure in emergency situations.


What is Nitroglycerin for?

It is used to help people who are suffering from chest pain


Is your medical nitroglycerin tablet explosive if struck by a hammer?

Nitroglycerin tablets and sprays prescribed as heart medication contain tiny amounts of nitroglycerin diluted by inert matter and are completely nonexplosive. http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/redox/faq/nitroglycerin.shtml


When should nitroglycerin be taken?

Nitroglycerin is typically used by people who have experienced heart pain. It should be taken if the pain recurs. If the pain does not go away after taking two or three nitroglycerin pills, go to the emergency room as the pain may be the result of a heart attack. Always follow your doctor's advice on how many pills to take and when to seek medical attention.

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