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Nitrates have been used in the treatment of angina for over 100 years. These drugs release nitric oxide, thereby relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels. Many nitrate preparations are available. The most commonly used are nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract (oral tablet), skin (ointment or patch), or from under the tongue (sublingual tablet or spray).

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Expert & Community Posts

Testosterone for Heart Health?

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The Untold Story: Heart Disease is a Reversible Process

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...process. For the great majority of people, coronary heart disease is something that you... Read more »

What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...in one's life predisposed the individual to future coronary heart disease. Surprisingly, the... Read more »

The Detection Gap

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...Never heard of it? That's the wide expanse between coronary heart disease detected by... Read more »

Does My Temperament/Personality Play a Role in My Risk for Heart Disease?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...misdiagnosed as having panic attacks when they actually have coronary heart disease. "Clinicians... Read more »

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Health Guide

Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation

...study published in the April 2000 issue of Clinical Cardiology reported results in 33 patients with coronary heart disease who received EECP. After five years, 64 percent did not need bypass... Read more »

Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?

...you are at an unusually high risk for cardiovascular events. If you have already been diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CAD), a stress test may enable the doctor to estimate the severity of... Read more »

Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome

The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Introduction

...blood flow. This process, known as atherosclerosis, is the major contributor to the development of coronary heart disease. It may also play a role in the development of erectile dysfunction. Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: References

...Fortmann SP, Quertermous T, et al. Statin and beta-blocker therapy and the initial presentation of coronary heart disease. Ann Intern Med. 2006;144(4):229-238.Holmes DR Jr, Teirstein P, Satler L,... Read more »

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