A rare cancer that develops in tissues of the heart. Also called cardiac sarcoma. … [Read more...]
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coronary heart disease
A disease in which there is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart). Coronary heart disease is … [Read more...]
congestive heart failure
Weakness of the heart muscle that leads to a buildup of fluid in body tissues. … [Read more...]
nitroglycerin
An organic nitrate with vasodilator activity. Nitroglycerin is converted into nitric oxide (NO) in smooth muscle and activates guanylyl cyclase, thereby … [Read more...]
nadolol
A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist with antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic activities. Nadolol competitively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors located … [Read more...]
Zinecard
A drug used to reduce heart damage in women given doxorubicin for breast cancer that has spread. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. Zinecard … [Read more...]
amiodarone hydrochloride
A drug used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms that have not gotten better with other drugs. Amiodarone hydrochloride affects the electrical … [Read more...]
adrenal gland
A small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body … [Read more...]
Zestril
A drug used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of side effects caused by some … [Read more...]
adrenocortical cancer
A rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and … [Read more...]