Which drug is used to stimulate the heart?

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asked Dec 22, 2024 in Other- Health by Intuit999 (560 points)
Which drug is used to stimulate the heart?

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answered Dec 26, 2024 by Caldecott (29,640 points)
edited Dec 27, 2024 by Caldecott
The drug that is used to stimulate the heart is Epineprhine which is used to stimulate the heart during cardiac arrest or other conditions including laryngeal edema or anaphylactic shock.

Other drugs that are used to stimulate the heart are Milrinone, Norepinephrine, Metaraminol, Digoxin and Methoxamine.

Milrinone is a PDE-III Inhibitor which is used to treat acute decompensated heart failure.

Norepinephrine is a sympathomimetic that is used to control blood pressure and used as an adjunct treatment during cardiac arrest.

Metaraminol is used to treat and prevent hypotension that is caused by hemorrhage, spinal anesthesia and shock.

Methoxamine is an alpha adrenergic agonist that is used to treat hypotension.

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that is used to stimulate your heartbeat in some cases of heart failure.

Cardiac stimulation is a type of electrically stimulation of the heart muscle and often by using a pacemaker to regulate the hearts rhythm.

The pacemaker regulates the hearts rhythm by delivering electrical impulses to the heart which trigger a contraction.

As a result of the electrical impulses it forces the heart to beat at a desired rate when the natural rhythm of the heart is abnormal or too slow.

Pacemakers and cardiac stimulation is often used to treat slow heart rates like bradycardia by initiating a heartbeat artificially.

Pacemakers are a small, implantable medical device which helps to regulate your hearts rhythm.

A pacemaker consists of a generator battery and electrode leads which are inserted into your heart.

During an arrhythmia, your heart can beat too fast or too slow or with a rhythm that is irregular.

Pacemakers help the heart keep it's proper rhythm and rate by sending electrical impulses to help the heart beat at a normal heart rate and rhythm.

Some ways you can help improve your heart health include.

Balance calories with physical activity.
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Choose whole grains.
Include healthy protein sources, mostly plants and seafood.
Use non-tropical liquid plant oils.
Choose minimally processed foods.
Subtract added sugars.

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