Nitrostat Research Paper

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Nitroglycerin, also known as “nitro” or the common trade name Nitrostat, is a drug that helps dilate the coronary blood vessels. The drug is administered by tablets or spray when there is inadequate flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. As a result of the vessels dilating, the volume of blood in the heart after filling is reduced; this is thought to be its primary mechanism of action. By decreasing the volume, the heart has less blood to pump which decreases oxygen requirement since the heart doesn 't have to work as hard. In addition the blood pressure is reduced and the heart does not have so much pressure on it, relieving pain from the patient. On the down side, if the patient has chest pain but their blood pressure is too low, (lower than

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