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Generic Name: vasopressin Brand and Other Names: Vasostrict, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Drug Class: Gastrointestinal Agents, Other; Vasopressin-Related; Antidiuretics, Hormone Analog What is vasopressin, and what is it used for? Vasopressin, also known as arginine vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a natural substance primarily synthesized in the hypothalamus in the brain. Vasopressin regulates the body's fluid and …

Generic Name: heparin Drug Class: Anticoagulants, Cardiovascular; Anticoagulants, Hematologic What is heparin, and what is it used for? Heparin is a natural anticoagulant compound in the body that prevents the formation of blood clots (thrombosis). Heparin used as medication is commercially prepared from animal mucous tissue such as ox lungs and pig intestines. Heparin is administered intravenously or subcutaneously to prevent …

Symptoms of iron deficiency Iron is a mineral that humans need to function. Causes of low iron include colon cancer, IBD, heavy periods, traumatic injury, and other causes. Iron is a mineral that humans need to function. It is an important part of hemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all the …

What is iron deficiency? Iron deficiency anemia is another term for lacking sufficient iron in your system. You know you lack iron if you feel tired, weak, dizzy, lack an appetite, and have other symptoms. Iron deficiency anemia is another term for lacking sufficient iron in your system. Your body needs a certain amount of iron in order to get …

Sleep apnea is characterized by frequent breathing pauses that can stress and even harm the cardiovascular system as a whole. A cardiologist orders a sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea syndrome. Often, sleep apnea syndrome is accompanied by obesity, hypertension, a tendency to develop heart arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disease, which are seen and treated by a cardiologist. According to estimates, …

People with heart failure frequently have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. Sleep studies are tests that record specific body functions during sleep. These include heart rate, breathing rate, nasal airflow, brain wave activity, eye movement, blood oxygen level, and muscle movements. Sleep studies are used to identify sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and parasomnias. Moreover, …

Generic Name: flecainide Brand and Other Names: flecainide acetate, Tambocor (discontinued brand) Drug Class: Antidysrhythmics, IC What is flecainide, and what is it used for? Flecainide is a medication used to prevent and treat certain heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) which cause abnormally rapid heart rates that can be sometimes life-threatening. Flecainide is a medication that belongs to class IC antidysrhythmics, …

Symptoms of a panic attack If your chest feels tight and you find it hard to breathe, is it a heart attack or a panic attack? You age, how long symptoms last, and what you are doing when symptoms come on help determine if you are having a panic attack or a heart attack. All of a sudden, your chest …

A red blood cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, in your blood. Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most common type of cells found in the bloodstream. It is the abundance of these cells that give the blood its color. The main function of a red blood cell is to carry oxygen and …

What is nitric oxide? Although nitric oxide production occurs naturally in the body, you can boost your levels by eating certain foods. Nitric oxide relaxes blood flow, improves blood flow, and supplies oxygen to tissues. Nitric oxide, abbreviated as NO, is a chemical compound that plays a key role in cell metabolism. It is also crucial in coordinating tissue energy …