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A nitrostat (nitroglycerin) patch is supposed to do what for your heart?

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2 things: 1. Decreases the after load so there is less of a differential pressure across the aortic valve, and 2. Dilates coronary arteries.

Dr Thaik agreed

Answered 5/28/2012

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