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Nitroglycerin pro and cons? my heart goes real fast & drops some time real fast.

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Dr. Linda Tao answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Powerful medicine: it delivers a very powerful drug in essentially a bolus form and in some people can result in fast heart rates and low blood pressure. It is generally used in emergency situations for impending heart attacks during which it is extremely useful and important and lifesaving. Please discuss with your doctor.

Answered 12/17/2014

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