Diseases
cardiotonic
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Overview
Cardiotonic are drugs used to increase the efficiency and improve the contraction of the heart muscle, which leads to improved blood flow to all tissues of the body. Cardiotonic drugs increase the force of the contraction of the muscle (myocardium) of the heart. This is called a positive inotropic action.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is cardiotonic?
Cardiotonic are drugs used to increase the efficiency and improve the contraction of the heart muscle, which leads to improved blood flow to all tissues of the body. Cardiotonic drugs increase the force of the contraction of the muscle (myocardium) of the heart. This is called a positive inotropic action.
What are the symptoms of cardiotonic?
indication not a disease
What causes cardiotonic?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for cardiotonic?
hawthorn
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