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What is the significance of placing nitroglycerin under the tongue during heart attack?
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Sublingual: The blood vessels under the tongue are very close to the surface lining of the mouth. Placing Nitroglycerin there allows it to dissolve and quickly enter the blood stream.
Answered 12/7/2014
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Vasodilation: It causes the arteries to dilate so more blood can flow to the affected area of the heart thereby reducing the damage being caused.
Answered 11/18/2012
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